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Solar Energy in Whitewood, SD

Solar Energy in Whitewood

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Whitewood with an average of 6.63 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Whitewood

Solar panels in Whitewood that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in Whitewood

The total length of the day in Whitewood, SD today (April 17, 2024) will be 13 hours and 37 minutes. [More]

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Whitewood, SD Solar Energy

Solar Power in Whitewood, SD

Solar Energy Data in Whitewood, SD

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Whitewood, SD

Solar Radiation Data in Whitewood

Based on historical Whitewood, SD data, solar panels that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output in Whitewood. [1]

Whitewood has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.2 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 19% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 5.18 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Whitewood that are always titled at the latitude of Whitewood (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.13 kWh/m2/day, or about 22% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.2 kWh/m2/day and approximately 1% less than the average monthly DNI of 5.18 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 Whitewood

Solar Radiation Data in Whitewood, SD

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Whitewood, SD

Solar Radiation Data in Whitewood

Whitewood, SD has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.29 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Whitewood is August with an average of 6.63 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 6.61 kWh/m2/day and June at 6.28 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Whitewood (South Dakota) are December with an average of 3.56 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.68 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.07 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Whitewood

The average monthly solar radiation level in Whitewood, SD, of 5.29 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 35% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 20% 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: Whitewood vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Whitewood

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 17, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:05 am
    • Sunset: 7:42 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:37
Solar Energy Statistics for Whitewood

Best Months for Solar in Whitewood

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.63 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.51 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (7.54 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (7 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Whitewood

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Solar Power Output in Whitewood

The Power of Solar in Whitewood, SD

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Whitewood, SD

Solar Radiation Data in Whitewood

Whitewood (SD) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5943.69 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Whitewood is August with an average of 598.65 kWhac, followed by July at 591.35 kWhac and May at 557.13 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Whitewood (South Dakota) are December with an average of 372.01 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 373.59 kWhac and November at 397.17 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Whitewood

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Whitewood Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Whitewood, SD [5]

Wed Apr 17
40°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 35°F
Max: 43°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 96%
Thu Apr 18
38°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 26°F
Max: 41°F
Strong breeze: 27 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 28%
Cloud cover: 35%
Fri Apr 19
36°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 25°F
Max: 39°F
Fresh Breeze: 24 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 35%
Cloud cover: 2%
Sat Apr 20
40°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 24°F
Max: 44°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 35%
Cloud cover: 4%
Sun Apr 21
58°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 31°F
Max: 61°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 32%
Cloud cover: 7%
Mon Apr 22
51°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 39°F
Max: 53°F
Strong breeze: 25 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 7%

More about Whitewood

About Whitewood

The city of Whitewood, SD in Lawrence County has an approximate population of 927. [6]

Whitewood Solar Power

Whitewood, SD Solar Energy

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

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