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Solar Energy in Stratford, SD

Solar Energy in Stratford

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Stratford with an average of 6.64 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Stratford

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Stratford

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

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Stratford, SD Solar Energy

Solar Power in Stratford, SD

Solar Energy Data in Stratford, SD

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Stratford, SD

Solar Radiation Data in Stratford

Based on historical Stratford, 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 Stratford. [1]

Stratford has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.93 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 11% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.4 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Stratford that are always titled at the latitude of Stratford (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.66 kWh/m2/day, or about 19% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.93 kWh/m2/day and approximately 6% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.4 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 Stratford

Solar Radiation Data in Stratford, SD

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Stratford.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Stratford, SD

Solar Radiation Data in Stratford

Stratford, 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 Stratford is July with an average of 6.64 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.42 kWh/m2/day and June at 6.3 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Stratford (South Dakota) are December with an average of 2.85 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 2.98 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.53 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Stratford vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Stratford

The average monthly solar radiation level in Stratford, 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: Stratford vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Stratford 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 Stratford

Sunrise / Sunset in Stratford

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:19 am
    • Sunset: 7:56 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:37
Solar Energy Statistics for Stratford

Best Months for Solar in Stratford

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.64 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.29 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.84 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.74 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Stratford

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Solar Power Output in Stratford

The Power of Solar in Stratford, SD

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Stratford, SD

Solar Radiation Data in Stratford

Stratford (SD) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5754.86 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Stratford is July with an average of 611.02 kWhac, followed by August at 592.49 kWhac and May at 580.3 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Stratford (South Dakota) are December with an average of 297.98 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 311.76 kWhac and November at 351.87 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Stratford

Stratford Electricity Costs

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Stratford Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Stratford, SD [5]

Thu Mar 28
25°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: -0°F
Max: 32°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 3%
Fri Mar 29
40°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 25°F
Max: 40°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Mar 30
32°F
Light Snow
Min: 20°F
Max: 35°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 77%
Cloud cover: 85%
Sun Mar 31
35°F
Light Snow
Min: 26°F
Max: 36°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 85%
Cloud cover: 87%
Mon Apr 1
36°F
Snow
Min: 29°F
Max: 37°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 92%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
40°F
Few Clouds
Min: 26°F
Max: 45°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 11%

More about Stratford

About Stratford

The town of Stratford, SD in Brown County has an approximate population of 72. [6]

Stratford Solar Power

Stratford, SD Solar Energy

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

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