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Solar Energy in Lake Andes, SD

Solar Energy in Lake Andes

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Lake Andes with an average of 6.54 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Lake Andes

Solar panels in Lake Andes that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in Lake Andes

The total length of the day in Lake Andes, SD today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 38 minutes. [More]

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Lake Andes, SD Solar Energy

Solar Power in Lake Andes, SD

Solar Energy Data in Lake Andes, SD

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in Lake Andes.

* Amounts listed in kWh/m2/day (kilowatt hours per square meter per day).
* See glossary & definitions below.


Solar Energy Analysis for Lake Andes, SD

Solar Radiation Data in Lake Andes

Based on historical Lake Andes, SD data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in Lake Andes. [1]

Lake Andes has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.13 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 12% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.71 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Lake Andes that are always titled at the latitude of Lake Andes (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.93 kWh/m2/day, or about 19% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.13 kWh/m2/day and approximately 5% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.71 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar Energy Glossary

Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI)

Global Horizontal Irradiance: The total amount of solar radiation that is received per unit area by a surface that is always positioned in a horizontal manner.

Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI)

Direct Normal Irradiance: The total amount of solar radiation received per unit area by a surface that is always perpendicular to the sun rays that come in a straight line from the direction of the sun at its current position in the sky.

Average Tilt at Latitude (ATaL)

Average Tilt at Latitude: The total amount of solar radiation received per unit area by a surface that is tilted toward the equator at an angle equal to the current latitude. ATaL will often produce the optimum energy output.

Solar Radiation Levels in Lake Andes

Solar Radiation Data in Lake Andes, SD

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Lake Andes.

* Amounts listed in kWh/m2/day (kilowatt hours per square meter per day)

Solar Radiation Analysis for Lake Andes, SD

Solar Radiation Data in Lake Andes

Lake Andes, SD has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.17 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Lake Andes is July with an average of 6.54 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.24 kWh/m2/day and September at 6.03 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Lake Andes (South Dakota) are December with an average of 3.36 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.6 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.12 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Lake Andes vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Lake Andes

The average monthly solar radiation level in Lake Andes, SD, of 5.17 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 32% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 22% less than the average level of 6.61 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically high levels (NV). [1]


→ Values listed as 0 (zero) are not available (N/A).

Solar Power: Lake Andes vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Lake Andes solar radiation levels compare to average levels in a city with historcially high levels (NV) and a city with historically low levels (WA). [1]

→ k/m/d = kWh/m2/day = kilowatt hours per square meter per day.
→ Values listed as 0 (zero) are not available (N/A).

Solar Data & Statistics for Lake Andes

Sunrise / Sunset in Lake Andes

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:19 am
    • Sunset: 7:57 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:38
Solar Energy Statistics for Lake Andes

Best Months for Solar in Lake Andes

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.54 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.3 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.79 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.78 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Lake Andes

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Solar Power Output in Lake Andes

The Power of Solar in Lake Andes, SD

Monthly AC solar system output averages for Lake Andes (sd). Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in Lake Andes. [2]

* Amounts listed in kWhac (kilowatt hours (AC))

Solar Output Analysis for Lake Andes, SD

Solar Radiation Data in Lake Andes

Lake Andes (SD) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5930.39 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Lake Andes is July with an average of 605.21 kWhac, followed by August at 575.57 kWhac and May at 556.98 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Lake Andes (South Dakota) are December with an average of 349.95 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 379.19 kWhac and November at 410.64 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Lake Andes

Lake Andes Electricity Costs

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Lake Andes Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Lake Andes, SD [5]

Fri Mar 29
45°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 34°F
Max: 47°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 84%
Cloud cover: 92%
Sat Mar 30
44°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 31°F
Max: 48°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Mar 31
42°F
Light Rain
Min: 39°F
Max: 44°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 85%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
39°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 35°F
Max: 40°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 93%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
44°F
Light Snow
Min: 30°F
Max: 48°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 22%
Wed Apr 3
55°F
Few Clouds
Min: 33°F
Max: 62°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 18%

More about Lake Andes

About Lake Andes

The city of Lake Andes, SD in Charles Mix County has an approximate population of 879. [6]

Lake Andes Solar Power

Lake Andes, SD Solar Energy

To learn more about solar energy and solar power Lake Andes, SD, or for more solar-related resources for Lake Andes, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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