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Solar Energy in Grand Marais, MN

Solar Energy in Grand Marais

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Grand Marais with an average of 6.42 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Grand Marais

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Grand Marais

The total length of the day in Grand Marais, MN today (December 21, 2024) will be 8 hours and 28 minutes. [More]

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Grand Marais, MN Solar Energy

Solar Power in Grand Marais, MN

Solar Energy Data in Grand Marais, MN

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Grand Marais, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Grand Marais

Based on historical Grand Marais, 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 Grand Marais. [1]

Grand Marais has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.68 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 13% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.21 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Grand Marais that are always titled at the latitude of Grand Marais (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.53 kWh/m2/day, or about 23% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.68 kWh/m2/day and approximately 8% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.21 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 Grand Marais

Solar Radiation Data in Grand Marais, MN

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Grand Marais.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Grand Marais, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Grand Marais

Grand Marais, MN has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.64 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Grand Marais is July with an average of 6.42 kWh/m2/day, followed by April at 6.03 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.93 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Grand Marais (Minnesota) are December with an average of 2.31 kWh/m2/day, followed by November with an average of 2.58 kWh/m2/day and January at 2.71 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Grand Marais vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Grand Marais

The average monthly solar radiation level in Grand Marais, MN, of 4.64 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 18% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 30% 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: Grand Marais vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Grand Marais 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 Grand Marais

Sunrise / Sunset in Grand Marais

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:45 am
    • Sunset: 4:13 pm
    • Length of Day: 8:28
Solar Energy Statistics for Grand Marais

Best Months for Solar in Grand Marais

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.42 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.86 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.8 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.23 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Grand Marais

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Solar Power Output in Grand Marais

The Power of Solar in Grand Marais, MN

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Grand Marais, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Grand Marais

Grand Marais (MN) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5347.78 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Grand Marais is July with an average of 601.79 kWhac, followed by April at 567.22 kWhac and May at 554.15 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Grand Marais (Minnesota) are December with an average of 243.05 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 257.76 kWhac and January at 295.96 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Grand Marais

Grand Marais Electricity Costs

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Grand Marais Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Grand Marais, MN [5]

Sat Dec 21
9°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: -4°F
Max: 20°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 77%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Dec 22
26°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 21°F
Max: 31°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 83%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Dec 23
31°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 17°F
Max: 31°F
Light breeze: 6 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 77%
Cloud cover: 78%
Tue Dec 24
33°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 16°F
Max: 33°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 77%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Dec 25
34°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 32°F
Max: 34°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 90%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Dec 26
36°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 33°F
Max: 36°F
Moderate breeze: 12 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 87%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Grand Marais

About Grand Marais

The city of Grand Marais, MN in Cook County has an approximate population of 1,351. [6]

Grand Marais Solar Power

Grand Marais, MN Solar Energy

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

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