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Solar Energy in Brainerd, MN

Solar Energy in Brainerd

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Solar Panels in Brainerd

Solar panels in Brainerd that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in Brainerd

The total length of the day in Brainerd, MN today (August 18, 2026) will be 14 hours and 4 minutes. [More]

Solar Power in Brainerd, MN

Solar Energy Data in Brainerd, MN

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Solar Energy Analysis for Brainerd, MN

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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 Brainerd

Solar Radiation Data in Brainerd, MN

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Solar Radiation Analysis for Brainerd, MN

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

Solar Power Levels in Brainerd

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Solar Power: Brainerd vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Brainerd solar radiation levels compare to average levels in a city with historcially high levels (NV) and a city with historically low levels (WA). ^[1]

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Solar Data & Statistics for Brainerd

Sunrise / Sunset in Brainerd

Sunrise/Sunset for August 18, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:18 am
- Sunset: 8:22 pm
- Length of Day: 14:4

Best Months for Solar in Brainerd

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Solar Panel Installs in Brainerd

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Solar Power Output in Brainerd

The Power of Solar in Brainerd, MN

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

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Solar Output Analysis for Brainerd, MN

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Cost of Utilities in Brainerd

Brainerd Electricity Costs

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Solar Power Poll: Brainerd

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Brainerd Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Brainerd, MN ^[5]

Tue Aug 18

75°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 59°F
Max: 78°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 30%
Cloud cover: 66%

Wed Aug 19

80°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 55°F
Max: 85°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 24%
Cloud cover: 56%

Thu Aug 20

87°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 54°F
Max: 93°F

Strong breeze: 27 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 29%
Cloud cover: 69%

Fri Aug 21

85°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 61°F
Max: 86°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 27%
Cloud cover: 25%

Sat Aug 22

79°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 54°F
Max: 81°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 25%
Cloud cover: 0%

Sun Aug 23

85°F

Light Rain
Min: 54°F
Max: 85°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 21%
Cloud cover: 76%

More about Brainerd

About Brainerd

The city of Brainerd, MN in Crow Wing County has an approximate population of 13,590. ^[6]

Brainerd, MN Solar Energy

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