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Solar Energy in Alpha, MN

Solar Energy in Alpha

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Alpha with an average of 6.37 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Alpha

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Alpha

The total length of the day in Alpha, MN today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 39 minutes. [More]

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Alpha, MN Solar Energy

Solar Power in Alpha, MN

Solar Energy Data in Alpha, MN

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Alpha, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Alpha

Based on historical Alpha, 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 Alpha. [1]

Alpha has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.9 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 7% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.21 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Alpha that are always titled at the latitude of Alpha (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.58 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.9 kWh/m2/day and approximately 9% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.21 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 Alpha

Solar Radiation Data in Alpha, MN

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Alpha, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Alpha

Alpha, MN has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.9 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Alpha is July with an average of 6.37 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.1 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.78 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Alpha (Minnesota) are December with an average of 3.09 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.3 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.74 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Alpha

The average monthly solar radiation level in Alpha, MN, of 4.9 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 25% 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: Alpha vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Alpha

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:04 am
    • Sunset: 7:43 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:39
Solar Energy Statistics for Alpha

Best Months for Solar in Alpha

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.37 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.18 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.29 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.63 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Alpha

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Solar Power Output in Alpha

The Power of Solar in Alpha, MN

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Alpha, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Alpha

Alpha (MN) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5667.52 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Alpha is July with an average of 587.9 kWhac, followed by August at 569.57 kWhac and May at 540.02 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Alpha (Minnesota) are December with an average of 333.74 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 349.91 kWhac and November at 372.74 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Alpha

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Weather Forecast for Alpha, MN [5]

Fri Mar 29
50°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 29°F
Max: 55°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 85%
Sat Mar 30
42°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 31°F
Max: 46°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 90%
Sun Mar 31
47°F
Light Rain
Min: 36°F
Max: 48°F
Moderate breeze: 12 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 68%
Cloud cover: 95%
Mon Apr 1
41°F
Light Rain
Min: 38°F
Max: 42°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 87%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
40°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 31°F
Max: 43°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 79%
Wed Apr 3
46°F
Few Clouds
Min: 31°F
Max: 50°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 11%

More about Alpha

About Alpha

The city of Alpha, MN in Jackson County has an approximate population of 116. [6]

Alpha Solar Power

Alpha, MN Solar Energy

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

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