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Solar Energy in Buffalo Lake, MN

Solar Energy in Buffalo Lake

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

Solar Panels in Buffalo Lake

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Buffalo Lake

The total length of the day in Buffalo Lake, MN today (November 21, 2024) will be 9 hours and 24 minutes. [More]

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Buffalo Lake, MN Solar Energy

Solar Power in Buffalo Lake, MN

Solar Energy Data in Buffalo Lake, MN

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Buffalo Lake, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Buffalo Lake

Based on historical Buffalo Lake, 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 Buffalo Lake. [1]

Buffalo Lake has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.84 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 7% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.15 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Buffalo Lake that are always titled at the latitude of Buffalo Lake (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 9% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.15 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 Buffalo Lake

Solar Radiation Data in Buffalo Lake, MN

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Buffalo Lake.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Buffalo Lake, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Buffalo Lake

Buffalo Lake, MN has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.8 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Buffalo Lake is July with an average of 6.54 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.03 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.89 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Buffalo Lake (Minnesota) are December with an average of 2.86 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.15 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.35 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Buffalo Lake vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Buffalo Lake

The average monthly solar radiation level in Buffalo Lake, MN, of 4.8 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 22% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 27% 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: Buffalo Lake vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Buffalo Lake 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 Buffalo Lake

Sunrise / Sunset in Buffalo Lake

  • Sunrise/Sunset for November 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:22 am
    • Sunset: 4:46 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:24
Solar Energy Statistics for Buffalo Lake

Best Months for Solar in Buffalo Lake

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.54 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.09 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.11 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.51 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Buffalo Lake

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Solar Power Output in Buffalo Lake

The Power of Solar in Buffalo Lake, MN

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Buffalo Lake, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Buffalo Lake

Buffalo Lake (MN) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5550.31 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Buffalo Lake is July with an average of 608.17 kWhac, followed by August at 562.97 kWhac and June at 542.27 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Buffalo Lake (Minnesota) are December with an average of 300.78 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 327.64 kWhac and January at 336.7 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Buffalo Lake

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Buffalo Lake Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Buffalo Lake, MN [5]

Thu Nov 21
31°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 26°F
Max: 31°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 87%
Cloud cover: 83%
Fri Nov 22
34°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 25°F
Max: 35°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 73%
Cloud cover: 55%
Sat Nov 23
34°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 27°F
Max: 35°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 99%
Sun Nov 24
38°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 30°F
Max: 38°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 99%
Mon Nov 25
28°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 23°F
Max: 33°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 84%
Tue Nov 26
26°F
Few Clouds
Min: 19°F
Max: 28°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 13%

More about Buffalo Lake

About Buffalo Lake

The city of Buffalo Lake, MN in Renville County has an approximate population of 733. [6]

Buffalo Lake Solar Power

Buffalo Lake, MN Solar Energy

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

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