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Solar Energy in Burnsville, MN

Solar Energy in Burnsville

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Burnsville with an average of 6.43 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Burnsville

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Burnsville

The total length of the day in Burnsville, MN today (April 20, 2024) will be 13 hours and 49 minutes. [More]

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Burnsville, MN Solar Energy

Solar Power in Burnsville, MN

Solar Energy Data in Burnsville, MN

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Burnsville, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Burnsville

Based on historical Burnsville, 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 Burnsville. [1]

Burnsville has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.82 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 8% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.13 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Burnsville that are always titled at the latitude of Burnsville (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.56 kWh/m2/day, or about 19% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.82 kWh/m2/day and approximately 10% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.13 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 Burnsville

Solar Radiation Data in Burnsville, MN

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Burnsville, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Burnsville

Burnsville, MN has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.82 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Burnsville is July with an average of 6.43 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.05 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.55 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Burnsville (Minnesota) are December with an average of 2.91 kWh/m2/day, followed by November with an average of 3.44 kWh/m2/day and January at 3.63 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Burnsville

The average monthly solar radiation level in Burnsville, MN, of 4.82 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 23% 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: Burnsville vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Burnsville

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 20, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:17 am
    • Sunset: 8:06 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:49
Solar Energy Statistics for Burnsville

Best Months for Solar in Burnsville

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.43 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.92 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.41 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Burnsville

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Solar Power Output in Burnsville

The Power of Solar in Burnsville, MN

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Burnsville, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Burnsville

Burnsville (MN) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5531.58 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Burnsville is July with an average of 594.39 kWhac, followed by August at 559.12 kWhac and March at 517.04 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Burnsville (Minnesota) are December with an average of 309.49 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 334.68 kWhac and January at 381.96 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Burnsville

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Weather Forecast for Burnsville, MN [5]

Sat Apr 20
41°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 31°F
Max: 47°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 89%
Sun Apr 21
55°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 36°F
Max: 58°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 30%
Cloud cover: 0%
Mon Apr 22
60°F
Light Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 60°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 99%
Tue Apr 23
51°F
Light Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 54°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 68%
Cloud cover: 48%
Wed Apr 24
47°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 32°F
Max: 51°F
Light breeze: 7 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 35%
Cloud cover: 6%
Thu Apr 25
55°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 38°F
Max: 58°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 38%
Cloud cover: 25%

More about Burnsville

About Burnsville

The city of Burnsville, MN in Dakota County has an approximate population of 60,306. [6]

Burnsville Solar Power

Burnsville, MN Solar Energy

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

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