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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 6.57 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 (April 19, 2024) will be 14 hours and 1 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 6.57 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6 kWh/m2/day and April at 5.74 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 2.41 kWh/m2/day, followed by November with an average of 2.74 kWh/m2/day and January at 2.82 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 April 19, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:24 am
    • Sunset: 8:25 pm
    • Length of Day: 14:1
Solar Energy Statistics for Karlstad

Best Months for Solar in Karlstad

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.57 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 5398.73 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Karlstad is July with an average of 614.49 kWhac, followed by August at 566.93 kWhac and May at 551.4 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Karlstad (Minnesota) are December with an average of 261.68 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 280.51 kWhac and January at 308.08 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Karlstad

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Weather Forecast for Karlstad, MN [5]

Fri Apr 19
34°F
Light Snow
Min: 28°F
Max: 34°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Apr 20
42°F
Light Snow
Min: 26°F
Max: 48°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 56%
Sun Apr 21
51°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 33°F
Max: 57°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 10%
Mon Apr 22
47°F
Light Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 60°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 23
43°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 31°F
Max: 46°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 59%
Wed Apr 24
49°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 34°F
Max: 54°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 34%
Cloud cover: 90%

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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