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Solar Energy in Karlstad, MN

Solar Energy in Karlstad

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Karlstad with an average of 6.54 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Karlstad

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Karlstad

The total length of the day in Karlstad, MN today (November 21, 2024) will be 8 hours and 59 minutes. [More]

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Karlstad, MN Solar Energy

Solar Power in Karlstad, MN

Solar Energy Data in Karlstad, MN

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Karlstad, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Karlstad

Based on historical Karlstad, 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 Karlstad. [1]

Karlstad has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.57 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 10% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.96 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Karlstad that are always titled at the latitude of Karlstad (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.28 kWh/m2/day, or about 20% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.57 kWh/m2/day and approximately 8% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.96 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 Karlstad

Solar Radiation Data in Karlstad, MN

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Karlstad, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Karlstad

Karlstad, MN has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.62 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Karlstad is July with an average of 6.54 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.05 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.87 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Karlstad (Minnesota) are December with an average of 2.46 kWh/m2/day, followed by November with an average of 2.73 kWh/m2/day and January at 2.8 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Karlstad

The average monthly solar radiation level in Karlstad, MN, of 4.62 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: Karlstad vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Karlstad

  • Sunrise/Sunset for November 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:42 am
    • Sunset: 4:41 pm
    • Length of Day: 8:59
Solar Energy Statistics for Karlstad

Best Months for Solar in Karlstad

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.54 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.93 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.22 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.33 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Karlstad

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Solar Power Output in Karlstad

The Power of Solar in Karlstad, MN

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Karlstad, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Karlstad

Karlstad (MN) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5376.5 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Karlstad is July with an average of 601.76 kWhac, followed by August at 568.03 kWhac and April at 554.73 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Karlstad (Minnesota) are December with an average of 262.36 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 279.4 kWhac and January at 306.24 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Karlstad

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Weather Forecast for Karlstad, MN [5]

Thu Nov 21
27°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 22°F
Max: 31°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 85%
Cloud cover: 97%
Fri Nov 22
26°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 22°F
Max: 27°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 71%
Cloud cover: 96%
Sat Nov 23
22°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 17°F
Max: 24°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 74%
Cloud cover: 65%
Sun Nov 24
30°F
Light Snow
Min: 25°F
Max: 30°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 80%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Nov 25
21°F
Light Snow
Min: 14°F
Max: 22°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 89%
Cloud cover: 96%
Tue Nov 26
18°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 11°F
Max: 19°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 87%
Cloud cover: 98%

More about Karlstad

About Karlstad

The city of Karlstad, MN in Kittson County has an approximate population of 760. [6]

Karlstad Solar Power

Karlstad, MN Solar Energy

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

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