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Solar Energy in Clara City, MN

Solar Energy in Clara City

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Clara City with an average of 6.51 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Clara City

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Clara City

The total length of the day in Clara City, MN today (December 21, 2024) will be 8 hours and 50 minutes. [More]

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Clara City, MN Solar Energy

Solar Power in Clara City, MN

Solar Energy Data in Clara City, MN

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Clara City, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Clara City

Based on historical Clara City, 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 Clara City. [1]

Clara City has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.89 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 9% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.26 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Clara City that are always titled at the latitude of Clara City (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.59 kWh/m2/day, or about 18% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.89 kWh/m2/day and approximately 8% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.26 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 Clara City

Solar Radiation Data in Clara City, MN

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Clara City.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Clara City, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Clara City

Clara City, 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 Clara City is July with an average of 6.51 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 6.15 kWh/m2/day and August at 6.04 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Clara City (Minnesota) are December with an average of 2.71 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.15 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.39 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Clara City vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Clara City

The average monthly solar radiation level in Clara City, 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: Clara City vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Clara City 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 Clara City

Sunrise / Sunset in Clara City

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:54 am
    • Sunset: 4:44 pm
    • Length of Day: 8:50
Solar Energy Statistics for Clara City

Best Months for Solar in Clara City

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.51 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.15 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.32 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.59 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Clara City

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Solar Power Output in Clara City

The Power of Solar in Clara City, MN

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Clara City, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Clara City

Clara City (MN) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5549.55 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Clara City is July with an average of 603.86 kWhac, followed by June at 563.99 kWhac and August at 562.42 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Clara City (Minnesota) are December with an average of 284.69 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 337.15 kWhac and November at 337.97 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Clara City

Clara City Electricity Costs

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Clara City Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Clara City, MN [5]

Sat Dec 21
14°F
Broken Clouds
Min: -4°F
Max: 20°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 86%
Cloud cover: 76%
Sun Dec 22
28°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 18°F
Max: 32°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 87%
Cloud cover: 99%
Mon Dec 23
20°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 12°F
Max: 27°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 93%
Cloud cover: 91%
Tue Dec 24
30°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 22°F
Max: 32°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 91%
Cloud cover: 99%
Wed Dec 25
32°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 23°F
Max: 33°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Dec 26
34°F
Light Rain
Min: 31°F
Max: 35°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 99%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Clara City

About Clara City

The city of Clara City, MN in Chippewa County has an approximate population of 1,360. [6]

Clara City Solar Power

Clara City, MN Solar Energy

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

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