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Solar Energy in Franklin, MN

Solar Energy in Franklin

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Solar Panels in Franklin

Solar panels in Franklin that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in Franklin

The total length of the day in Franklin, MN today (April 03, 2025) will be 12 hours and 57 minutes. [More]

Solar Power in Franklin, MN

Solar Energy Data in Franklin, MN

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Solar Energy Analysis for Franklin, MN

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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 Franklin

Solar Radiation Data in Franklin, MN

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Solar Radiation Analysis for Franklin, MN

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

Solar Power Levels in Franklin

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Solar Power: Franklin vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Franklin solar radiation levels compare to average levels in a city with historcially high levels (NV) and a city with historically low levels (WA). ^[1]

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Solar Data & Statistics for Franklin

Sunrise / Sunset in Franklin

Sunrise/Sunset for April 03, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:54 am
- Sunset: 7:51 pm
- Length of Day: 12:57

Best Months for Solar in Franklin

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Solar Panel Installs in Franklin

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Solar Power Output in Franklin

The Power of Solar in Franklin, MN

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

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Solar Output Analysis for Franklin, MN

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Cost of Utilities in Franklin

Franklin Electricity Costs

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Solar Power Poll: Franklin

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Franklin Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Franklin, MN ^[5]

Thu Apr 3

37°F

Light Rain
Min: 32°F
Max: 43°F

Moderate breeze: 18 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 88%
Cloud cover: 99%

Fri Apr 4

44°F

Light Snow
Min: 31°F
Max: 45°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sat Apr 5

42°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 29°F
Max: 44°F

Moderate breeze: 18 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 3%

Sun Apr 6

47°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 31°F
Max: 52°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 35%
Cloud cover: 85%

Mon Apr 7

33°F

Snow
Min: 27°F
Max: 36°F

Moderate breeze: 17 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 50%

Tue Apr 8

38°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 27°F
Max: 42°F

Light breeze: 7 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 29%
Cloud cover: 4%

More about Franklin

About Franklin

The city of Franklin, MN in Renville County has an approximate population of 510. ^[6]

Franklin, MN Solar Energy

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