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Solar Energy in Hopkins, MN

Solar Energy in Hopkins

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Solar Panels in Hopkins

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Hopkins

The total length of the day in Hopkins, MN today (October 21, 2026) will be 10 hours and 42 minutes. [More]

Solar Power in Hopkins, MN

Solar Energy Data in Hopkins, MN

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Solar Energy Analysis for Hopkins, 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 Hopkins

Solar Radiation Data in Hopkins, MN

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Solar Radiation Analysis for Hopkins, MN

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

Solar Power Levels in Hopkins

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Solar Power: Hopkins vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Hopkins

Sunrise/Sunset for October 21, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 7:37 am
- Sunset: 6:19 pm
- Length of Day: 10:42

Best Months for Solar in Hopkins

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Solar Panel Installs in Hopkins

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Solar Power Output in Hopkins

The Power of Solar in Hopkins, MN

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

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Solar Output Analysis for Hopkins, MN

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Cost of Utilities in Hopkins

Hopkins Electricity Costs

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Solar Power Poll: Hopkins

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Hopkins Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Hopkins, MN ^[5]

Wed Oct 21

68°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 46°F
Max: 73°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 0%

Thu Oct 22

71°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 46°F
Max: 74°F

Light breeze: 7 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 71%
Cloud cover: 0%

Fri Oct 23

73°F

Light Rain
Min: 55°F
Max: 74°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 90%

Sat Oct 24

68°F

Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 55°F
Max: 71°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 19%

Sun Oct 25

52°F

Light Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 54°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 100%

Mon Oct 26

46°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 49°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 91%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Hopkins

About Hopkins

The city of Hopkins, MN in Hennepin County has an approximate population of 17,591. ^[6]

Hopkins, MN Solar Energy

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