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Solar Energy in Ellendale, MN

Solar Energy in Ellendale

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Ellendale with an average of 6.35 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Ellendale

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Ellendale

The total length of the day in Ellendale, MN today (April 23, 2024) will be 13 hours and 54 minutes. [More]

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Ellendale, MN Solar Energy

Solar Power in Ellendale, MN

Solar Energy Data in Ellendale, MN

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Ellendale, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Ellendale

Based on historical Ellendale, 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 Ellendale. [1]

Ellendale has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.83 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 4% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.99 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Ellendale that are always titled at the latitude of Ellendale (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.46 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.83 kWh/m2/day and approximately 12% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.99 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 Ellendale

Solar Radiation Data in Ellendale, MN

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Ellendale, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Ellendale

Ellendale, MN has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.75 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Ellendale is July with an average of 6.35 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.98 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.84 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Ellendale (Minnesota) are December with an average of 2.77 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.52 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.53 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Ellendale

The average monthly solar radiation level in Ellendale, MN, of 4.75 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 21% 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: Ellendale vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Ellendale

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 23, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:14 am
    • Sunset: 8:08 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:54
Solar Energy Statistics for Ellendale

Best Months for Solar in Ellendale

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.35 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.05 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.93 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.47 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Ellendale

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Solar Power Output in Ellendale

The Power of Solar in Ellendale, MN

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Ellendale, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Ellendale

Ellendale (MN) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5513.19 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Ellendale is July with an average of 591.06 kWhac, followed by August at 562.63 kWhac and June at 541.17 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Ellendale (Minnesota) are December with an average of 295.88 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 341.06 kWhac and November at 352.91 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Ellendale

Ellendale Electricity Costs

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Ellendale Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Ellendale, MN [5]

Tue Apr 23
54°F
Light Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 55°F
Fresh Breeze: 24 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 19%
Wed Apr 24
50°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 35°F
Max: 54°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 6%
Thu Apr 25
59°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 43°F
Max: 61°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 45%
Fri Apr 26
52°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 56°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Apr 27
61°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 52°F
Max: 61°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 73%
Sun Apr 28
50°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 55°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 88%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Ellendale

About Ellendale

The city of Ellendale, MN in Steele County has an approximate population of 691. [6]

Ellendale Solar Power

Ellendale, MN Solar Energy

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

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