Solar Energy LocalSolar Energy Local
Solar Energy & Solar Power Resources

Solar Energy in Courtland, MN

Solar Energy in Courtland

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

Solar Panels in Courtland

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Courtland

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

Compare Solar Quotes
Compare Solar Quotes
Courtland, MN Solar Energy

Solar Power in Courtland, MN

Solar Energy Data in Courtland, MN

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Courtland, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Courtland

Based on historical Courtland, 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 Courtland. [1]

Courtland 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 4.11 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Courtland that are always titled at the latitude of Courtland (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.54 kWh/m2/day, or about 18% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.84 kWh/m2/day and approximately 10% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.11 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 Courtland

Solar Radiation Data in Courtland, MN

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Courtland, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Courtland

Courtland, MN has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.79 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Courtland is July with an average of 6.47 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.92 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.72 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Courtland (Minnesota) are December with an average of 2.75 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.41 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.44 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Compare Solar Quotes
Compare Solar Quotes

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

Solar Power Levels in Courtland

The average monthly solar radiation level in Courtland, MN, of 4.79 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 28% 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: Courtland vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Courtland

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:04 am
    • Sunset: 7:40 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:36
Solar Energy Statistics for Courtland

Best Months for Solar in Courtland

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.47 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.08 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.04 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.51 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Courtland

We do not currently have data on solar panel installations in the city of Courtland, MN at this current time.

Solar Power Output in Courtland

The Power of Solar in Courtland, MN

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Courtland, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Courtland

Courtland (MN) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5536.45 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Courtland is July with an average of 598.71 kWhac, followed by August at 552.84 kWhac and April at 522.34 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Courtland (Minnesota) are December with an average of 289.93 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 344.01 kWhac and January at 362.49 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Courtland

Courtland Electricity Costs

Sorry, Courtland residential electricity prices are currently unavailable.

Please check back later.

Solar Power Poll: Courtland

Vote now: Given all of the data and analysis provided for Courtland, is solar power a good choice for residents of this city?

Yes, solar power is a great option  
No, solar power isn't a good option

Courtland Natural Gas Costs

Sorry, Minnesota residential natural gas prices are currently unavailable.

Please check back later.

Weather Forecast for Courtland, MN [5]

Thu Mar 28
27°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 10°F
Max: 31°F
Light breeze: 7 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 72%
Cloud cover: 10%
Fri Mar 29
45°F
Light Rain
Min: 24°F
Max: 53°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 78%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Mar 30
37°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 30°F
Max: 41°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 68%
Cloud cover: 99%
Sun Mar 31
42°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 33°F
Max: 47°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
45°F
Light Rain
Min: 37°F
Max: 45°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 70%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
46°F
Light Rain
Min: 34°F
Max: 48°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 79%

More about Courtland

About Courtland

The city of Courtland, MN in Nicollet County has an approximate population of 611. [6]

Courtland Solar Power

Courtland, MN Solar Energy

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

Did you know?

About half of the sun's energy is absorbed by the Earth's surface; about 30 percent is reflected back from the surface.

Other Cities in Minnesota

ZIP Codes in MN


Go

References

[ X ]

Is solar right for your home?

Take the first step toward powering your home with solar energy.

Start now with an online solar savings estimate.