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Solar Energy in Alexandria, MN

Solar Energy in Alexandria

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Alexandria with an average of 6.54 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Alexandria

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Alexandria

The total length of the day in Alexandria, MN today (December 24, 2024) will be 8 hours and 44 minutes. [More]

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Alexandria, MN Solar Energy

Solar Power in Alexandria, MN

Solar Energy Data in Alexandria, MN

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Alexandria, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Alexandria

Based on historical Alexandria, 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 Alexandria. [1]

Alexandria has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.77 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 8% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.09 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Alexandria that are always titled at the latitude of Alexandria (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.46 kWh/m2/day, or about 18% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.77 kWh/m2/day and approximately 9% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.09 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 Alexandria

Solar Radiation Data in Alexandria, MN

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Alexandria, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Alexandria

Alexandria, MN has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.88 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Alexandria is July with an average of 6.54 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.21 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.91 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Alexandria (Minnesota) are December with an average of 2.79 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.17 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.51 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Alexandria

The average monthly solar radiation level in Alexandria, MN, of 4.88 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 24% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 26% 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: Alexandria vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Alexandria

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 24, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:59 am
    • Sunset: 4:43 pm
    • Length of Day: 8:44
Solar Energy Statistics for Alexandria

Best Months for Solar in Alexandria

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.54 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.1 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.26 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.52 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Alexandria

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Solar Power Output in Alexandria

The Power of Solar in Alexandria, MN

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Alexandria, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Alexandria

Alexandria (MN) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5666.27 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Alexandria is July with an average of 609.7 kWhac, followed by August at 581.3 kWhac and May at 558.55 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Alexandria (Minnesota) are December with an average of 302.2 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 341 kWhac and November at 345.02 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Alexandria

Alexandria Electricity Costs

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Alexandria Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Alexandria, MN [5]

Tue Dec 24
22°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 8°F
Max: 29°F
Moderate breeze: 12 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 96%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Dec 25
29°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 20°F
Max: 31°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 93%
Cloud cover: 8%
Thu Dec 26
34°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 30°F
Max: 35°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 100%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Dec 27
37°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 35°F
Max: 37°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 100%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Dec 28
36°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 32°F
Max: 36°F
Light breeze: 7 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 91%
Cloud cover: 54%
Sun Dec 29
38°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 33°F
Max: 38°F
Light breeze: 7 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 83%
Cloud cover: 80%

More about Alexandria

About Alexandria

The city of Alexandria, MN in Douglas County has an approximate population of 11,070. [6]

Alexandria Solar Power

Alexandria, MN Solar Energy

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

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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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