State
How much solar do I need in South Dakota?
South Dakota averages 4.86 peak sun hours a day, so 1 kW of panels makes about 1,409 kWh a year. A home using 10 kWh a day needs about 2,743 W of panels.
| Daily use | Panel watts | 400 W panels | Battery for 1 day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 kWh/day | 1,372 W | 4 | 6.17 kWh |
| 10 kWh/day | 2,743 W | 7 | 12.35 kWh |
| 20 kWh/day | 5,487 W | 14 | 24.69 kWh |
| 30 kWh/day | 8,230 W | 21 | 37.04 kWh |
Peak sun hours: 4.86; annual output 1,409 kWh per kW. Source: state table derived from NREL PVWatts v8; check your exact address in NREL PVWatts.
Questions
How many peak sun hours does South Dakota get?
4.86 kWh/m²/day on average, from NREL PVWatts v8 data.
How many solar panels for a house in South Dakota?
South Dakota averages 4.86 peak sun hours a day, so 1 kW of panels makes about 1,409 kWh a year. A home using 10 kWh a day needs about 2,743 W of panels.