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Solar Energy in Mound City, SD

Solar Energy in Mound City

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Mound City with an average of 6.74 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Mound City

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Mound City

The total length of the day in Mound City, SD today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 37 minutes. [More]

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Mound City, SD Solar Energy

Solar Power in Mound City, SD

Solar Energy Data in Mound City, SD

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Mound City, SD

Solar Radiation Data in Mound City

Based on historical Mound City, 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 Mound City. [1]

Mound City has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.96 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 14% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.59 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Mound City that are always titled at the latitude of Mound City (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.76 kWh/m2/day, or about 20% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.96 kWh/m2/day and approximately 4% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.59 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 Mound City

Solar Radiation Data in Mound City, SD

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Mound City.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Mound City, SD

Solar Radiation Data in Mound City

Mound City, SD has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.01 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Mound City is July with an average of 6.74 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.42 kWh/m2/day and June at 6.33 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Mound City (South Dakota) are December with an average of 2.86 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.14 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.74 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Mound City vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Mound City

The average monthly solar radiation level in Mound City, SD, of 5.01 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 27% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 24% 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: Mound City vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Mound City 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 Mound City

Sunrise / Sunset in Mound City

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:26 am
    • Sunset: 8:03 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:37
Solar Energy Statistics for Mound City

Best Months for Solar in Mound City

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.74 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.35 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (7.04 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.79 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Mound City

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Solar Power Output in Mound City

The Power of Solar in Mound City, SD

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Mound City, SD

Solar Radiation Data in Mound City

Mound City (SD) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5760.45 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Mound City is July with an average of 618.55 kWhac, followed by August at 594.59 kWhac and June at 572.89 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Mound City (South Dakota) are December with an average of 301.36 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 334.99 kWhac and November at 376.42 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Mound City

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Mound City Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Mound City, SD [5]

Thu Mar 28
31°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 4°F
Max: 48°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 80%
Cloud cover: 30%
Fri Mar 29
33°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 25°F
Max: 36°F
Moderate breeze: 18 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 99%
Cloud cover: 99%
Sat Mar 30
35°F
Light Snow
Min: 27°F
Max: 37°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 71%
Cloud cover: 96%
Sun Mar 31
34°F
Snow
Min: 27°F
Max: 34°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 78%
Cloud cover: 94%
Mon Apr 1
34°F
Light Snow
Min: 27°F
Max: 38°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 78%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
47°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 26°F
Max: 52°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 4%

More about Mound City

About Mound City

The town of Mound City, SD in Campbell County has an approximate population of 71. [6]

Mound City Solar Power

Mound City, SD Solar Energy

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

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