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Solar Energy in Alberta, MN

Solar Energy in Alberta

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Alberta with an average of 6.62 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Alberta

Solar panels in Alberta that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in Alberta

The total length of the day in Alberta, MN today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 37 minutes. [More]

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Alberta, MN Solar Energy

Solar Power in Alberta, MN

Solar Energy Data in Alberta, MN

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in Alberta.

* Amounts listed in kWh/m2/day (kilowatt hours per square meter per day).
* See glossary & definitions below.


Solar Energy Analysis for Alberta, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Alberta

Based on historical Alberta, MN data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in Alberta. [1]

Alberta has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.84 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 9% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.22 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Alberta that are always titled at the latitude of Alberta (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.53 kWh/m2/day, or about 18% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.84 kWh/m2/day and approximately 7% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.22 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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 Alberta

Solar Radiation Data in Alberta, MN

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Alberta.

* Amounts listed in kWh/m2/day (kilowatt hours per square meter per day)

Solar Radiation Analysis for Alberta, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Alberta

Alberta, MN has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.77 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Alberta is July with an average of 6.62 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.11 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.68 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Alberta (Minnesota) are December with an average of 2.75 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 2.99 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.4 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Alberta

The average monthly solar radiation level in Alberta, MN, of 4.77 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 21% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 28% less than the average level of 6.61 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically high levels (NV). [1]


→ Values listed as 0 (zero) are not available (N/A).

Solar Power: Alberta vs. the U.S.

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

→ k/m/d = kWh/m2/day = kilowatt hours per square meter per day.
→ Values listed as 0 (zero) are not available (N/A).

Solar Data & Statistics for Alberta

Sunrise / Sunset in Alberta

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:10 am
    • Sunset: 7:47 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:37
Solar Energy Statistics for Alberta

Best Months for Solar in Alberta

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.62 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.18 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.47 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.61 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Alberta

We do not currently have data on solar panel installations in the city of Alberta, MN at this current time.

Solar Power Output in Alberta

The Power of Solar in Alberta, MN

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

* Amounts listed in kWhac (kilowatt hours (AC))

Solar Output Analysis for Alberta, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Alberta

Alberta (MN) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5492.95 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Alberta is July with an average of 609.81 kWhac, followed by August at 568.06 kWhac and May at 532.36 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Alberta (Minnesota) are December with an average of 290.89 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 316.75 kWhac and November at 337.04 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Alberta

Alberta Electricity Costs

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Alberta Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Alberta, MN [5]

Thu Mar 28
21°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: -3°F
Max: 29°F
Light breeze: 7 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 78%
Cloud cover: 5%
Fri Mar 29
32°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 14°F
Max: 33°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 89%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Mar 30
29°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 18°F
Max: 32°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 90%
Cloud cover: 64%
Sun Mar 31
32°F
Light Snow
Min: 24°F
Max: 33°F
Light breeze: 7 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 100%
Cloud cover: 62%
Mon Apr 1
32°F
Snow
Min: 29°F
Max: 34°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 100%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
33°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 24°F
Max: 34°F
Moderate breeze: 12 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 96%
Cloud cover: 8%

More about Alberta

About Alberta

The city of Alberta, MN in Stevens County has an approximate population of 103. [6]

Alberta Solar Power

Alberta, MN Solar Energy

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

Did you know?

The solar energy that strikes the Earth in one hour could provide all of the Earth's energy needs for a complete year.

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