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Solar Energy in Faribault, MN

Solar Energy in Faribault

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Faribault with an average of 6.37 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Faribault

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Faribault

The total length of the day in Faribault, MN today (April 24, 2024) will be 13 hours and 59 minutes. [More]

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Faribault, MN Solar Energy

Solar Power in Faribault, MN

Solar Energy Data in Faribault, MN

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Faribault, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Faribault

Based on historical Faribault, 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 Faribault. [1]

Faribault has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.8 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 5% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Faribault that are always titled at the latitude of Faribault (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.46 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.8 kWh/m2/day and approximately 12% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4 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 Faribault

Solar Radiation Data in Faribault, MN

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Faribault, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Faribault

Faribault, MN has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.8 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Faribault is July with an average of 6.37 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.84 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.83 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Faribault (Minnesota) are December with an average of 2.85 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.48 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.53 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Faribault

The average monthly solar radiation level in Faribault, MN, of 4.8 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 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: Faribault vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Faribault

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 24, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:11 am
    • Sunset: 8:10 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:59
Solar Energy Statistics for Faribault

Best Months for Solar in Faribault

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.37 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.02 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.96 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.45 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Faribault

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Solar Power Output in Faribault

The Power of Solar in Faribault, MN

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Faribault, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Faribault

Faribault (MN) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5550.83 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Faribault is July with an average of 585.82 kWhac, followed by August at 549.64 kWhac and June at 539.85 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Faribault (Minnesota) are December with an average of 300.45 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 349.58 kWhac and February at 369.26 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Faribault

Faribault Electricity Costs

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Faribault Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Faribault, MN [5]

Wed Apr 24
52°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 33°F
Max: 57°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 0%
Thu Apr 25
61°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 43°F
Max: 63°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 55%
Fri Apr 26
50°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 47°F
Max: 56°F
Strong breeze: 26 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Apr 27
63°F
Light Rain
Min: 54°F
Max: 65°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 73%
Cloud cover: 95%
Sun Apr 28
61°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 50°F
Max: 71°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 90%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 29
45°F
Light Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 53°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 86%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Faribault

About Faribault

The city of Faribault, MN in Rice County has an approximate population of 23,352. [6]

Faribault Solar Power

Faribault, MN Solar Energy

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

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