Solar Energy Data for South Dakota
Detailed solar irradiance and production data for 1 cities in South Dakota. The state averages 4.01 kWh/m²/day GHI — Average solar resources.
South Dakota near the national average for solar energy production. Solar installations are economically viable across most of South Dakota, particularly where electricity rates are above the national average.
South Dakota Overview
- Cities with data
- 1
- Avg. GHI
- 4.01 kWh/m²/day
- Solar Rating
- Average
- Best City
- Sioux Falls (4.01 kWh/m²/d)
Cities in South Dakota — Ranked by Solar Potential
1 cities| Rank | City | GHI (kWh/m²/d) | Peak Sun Hours | 5kW Production | Est. Annual Savings | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Sioux Falls (pop. 183,793) | 4.01 | 4.8 | 6,964 kWh | $822 | 12.8 yrs |
Analyze any South Dakota location
These figures are city-level averages. For your exact address in South Dakota, use SolarScope's Site Studio to account for roof orientation, shading, and your utility rate.