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Solar Energy in Rice, MN

Solar Energy in Rice

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Solar Panels in Rice

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Rice

The total length of the day in Rice, MN today (June 20, 2026) will be 15 hours and 46 minutes. [More]

Solar Power in Rice, MN

Solar Energy Data in Rice, MN

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Solar Energy Analysis for Rice, 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 Rice

Solar Radiation Data in Rice, MN

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Solar Radiation Analysis for Rice, MN

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

Solar Power Levels in Rice

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Solar Power: Rice vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Rice

Sunrise/Sunset for June 20, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 5:25 am
- Sunset: 9:11 pm
- Length of Day: 15:46

Best Months for Solar in Rice

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Solar Panel Installs in Rice

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Solar Power Output in Rice

The Power of Solar in Rice, MN

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

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Solar Output Analysis for Rice, MN

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Cost of Utilities in Rice

Rice Electricity Costs

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Solar Power Poll: Rice

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Rice Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Rice, MN ^[5]

Sat Jun 20

68°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 52°F
Max: 70°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 7%

Sun Jun 21

70°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 52°F
Max: 72°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 70%

Mon Jun 22

73°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 50°F
Max: 75°F

Light breeze: 8 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 6%

Tue Jun 23

63°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 60°F
Max: 71°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 85%
Cloud cover: 100%

Wed Jun 24

64°F

Light Rain
Min: 54°F
Max: 66°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 30%

Thu Jun 25

68°F

Light Rain
Min: 54°F
Max: 68°F

Light breeze: 6 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 89%

More about Rice

About Rice

The city of Rice, MN in Benton County has an approximate population of 1,275. ^[6]

Rice, MN Solar Energy

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