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Solar Energy in Freeborn, MN

Solar Energy in Freeborn

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Freeborn with an average of 6.41 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Freeborn

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Freeborn

The total length of the day in Freeborn, MN today (November 21, 2024) will be 9 hours and 29 minutes. [More]

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Freeborn, MN Solar Energy

Solar Power in Freeborn, MN

Solar Energy Data in Freeborn, MN

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Freeborn, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Freeborn

Based on historical Freeborn, 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 Freeborn. [1]

Freeborn has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.84 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 4% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.01 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Freeborn that are always titled at the latitude of Freeborn (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.48 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.84 kWh/m2/day and approximately 12% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.01 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 Freeborn

Solar Radiation Data in Freeborn, MN

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Freeborn, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Freeborn

Freeborn, MN has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.86 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Freeborn is July with an average of 6.41 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.95 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.83 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Freeborn (Minnesota) are December with an average of 2.75 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.5 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.67 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Freeborn

The average monthly solar radiation level in Freeborn, MN, of 4.86 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 24% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 26% 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: Freeborn vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Freeborn

  • Sunrise/Sunset for November 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:15 am
    • Sunset: 4:44 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:29
Solar Energy Statistics for Freeborn

Best Months for Solar in Freeborn

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.41 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.08 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.94 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.5 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Freeborn

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Solar Power Output in Freeborn

The Power of Solar in Freeborn, MN

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Freeborn, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Freeborn

Freeborn (MN) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5617.42 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Freeborn is July with an average of 596.29 kWhac, followed by August at 559.26 kWhac and May at 548.85 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Freeborn (Minnesota) are December with an average of 289.76 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 359.17 kWhac and January at 371.39 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Freeborn

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Weather Forecast for Freeborn, MN [5]

Thu Nov 21
32°F
Light Snow
Min: 24°F
Max: 32°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 89%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Nov 22
34°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 25°F
Max: 36°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 83%
Cloud cover: 45%
Sat Nov 23
35°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 28°F
Max: 36°F
Light breeze: 7 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Nov 24
41°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 31°F
Max: 44°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 88%
Mon Nov 25
30°F
Light Snow
Min: 25°F
Max: 39°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 81%
Tue Nov 26
28°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 22°F
Max: 29°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 35%

More about Freeborn

About Freeborn

The city of Freeborn, MN in Freeborn County has an approximate population of 297. [6]

Freeborn Solar Power

Freeborn, MN Solar Energy

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