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Solar Energy in Glencoe, MN

Solar Energy in Glencoe

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Glencoe with an average of 6.36 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Glencoe

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Glencoe

The total length of the day in Glencoe, MN today (March 11, 2025) will be 11 hours and 46 minutes. [More]

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Glencoe, MN Solar Energy

Solar Power in Glencoe, MN

Solar Energy Data in Glencoe, MN

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Glencoe, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Glencoe

Based on historical Glencoe, 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 Glencoe. [1]

Glencoe has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.82 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 6% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.08 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Glencoe that are always titled at the latitude of Glencoe (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.49 kWh/m2/day, or about 18% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.82 kWh/m2/day and approximately 10% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.08 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 Glencoe

Solar Radiation Data in Glencoe, MN

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Glencoe, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Glencoe

Glencoe, MN has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.82 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Glencoe is July with an average of 6.36 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.95 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.86 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Glencoe (Minnesota) are December with an average of 2.84 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.31 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.61 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Glencoe

The average monthly solar radiation level in Glencoe, MN, of 4.82 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 23% 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: Glencoe vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Glencoe

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 11, 2025 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:33 am
    • Sunset: 7:19 pm
    • Length of Day: 11:46
Solar Energy Statistics for Glencoe

Best Months for Solar in Glencoe

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.36 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.08 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.08 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.5 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Glencoe

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Solar Power Output in Glencoe

The Power of Solar in Glencoe, MN

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Glencoe, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Glencoe

Glencoe (MN) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5592.88 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Glencoe is July with an average of 593.44 kWhac, followed by August at 557.06 kWhac and June at 537.03 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Glencoe (Minnesota) are December with an average of 308.17 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 353.41 kWhac and November at 361.62 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Glencoe

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Weather Forecast for Glencoe, MN [5]

Tue Mar 11
37°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 28°F
Max: 42°F
Moderate breeze: 18 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 34%
Cloud cover: 32%
Wed Mar 12
52°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 33°F
Max: 57°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 37%
Thu Mar 13
56°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 40°F
Max: 60°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Mar 14
64°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 49°F
Max: 68°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Mar 15
23°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 20°F
Max: 53°F
Strong breeze: 28 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 92%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Mar 16
21°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 15°F
Max: 25°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 78%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Glencoe

About Glencoe

The city of Glencoe, MN in McLeod County has an approximate population of 5,631. [6]

Glencoe Solar Power

Glencoe, MN Solar Energy

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

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