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Solar Energy in Comfrey, MN

Solar Energy in Comfrey

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Comfrey with an average of 6.47 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Comfrey

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Comfrey

The total length of the day in Comfrey, MN today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 36 minutes. [More]

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Comfrey, MN Solar Energy

Solar Power in Comfrey, MN

Solar Energy Data in Comfrey, MN

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Comfrey, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Comfrey

Based on historical Comfrey, 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 Comfrey. [1]

Comfrey has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.88 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 7% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.19 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Comfrey that are always titled at the latitude of Comfrey (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.58 kWh/m2/day, or about 18% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.88 kWh/m2/day and approximately 9% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.19 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 Comfrey

Solar Radiation Data in Comfrey, MN

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Comfrey, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Comfrey

Comfrey, MN has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.84 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Comfrey is July with an average of 6.47 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 6.02 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.91 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Comfrey (Minnesota) are December with an average of 2.76 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.53 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.62 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Comfrey

The average monthly solar radiation level in Comfrey, MN, of 4.84 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: Comfrey vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Comfrey

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:06 am
    • Sunset: 7:42 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:36
Solar Energy Statistics for Comfrey

Best Months for Solar in Comfrey

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.47 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.17 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.31 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.61 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Comfrey

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Solar Power Output in Comfrey

The Power of Solar in Comfrey, MN

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Comfrey, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Comfrey

Comfrey (MN) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5598.85 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Comfrey is July with an average of 595.8 kWhac, followed by June at 554.05 kWhac and August at 551.26 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Comfrey (Minnesota) are December with an average of 291.39 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 362.44 kWhac and February at 375.78 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Comfrey

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Weather Forecast for Comfrey, MN [5]

Thu Mar 28
30°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 11°F
Max: 33°F
Light breeze: 6 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 68%
Cloud cover: 4%
Fri Mar 29
46°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 25°F
Max: 51°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 73%
Cloud cover: 75%
Sat Mar 30
38°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 31°F
Max: 41°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 95%
Sun Mar 31
44°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 32°F
Max: 48°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 99%
Mon Apr 1
39°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 35°F
Max: 39°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 87%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
36°F
Snow
Min: 30°F
Max: 39°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 71%
Cloud cover: 95%

More about Comfrey

About Comfrey

The city of Comfrey, MN in Brown County has an approximate population of 382. [6]

Comfrey Solar Power

Comfrey, MN Solar Energy

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

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