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Solar Energy in Kensington, MN

Solar Energy in Kensington

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Kensington with an average of 6.57 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Kensington

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Kensington

The total length of the day in Kensington, MN today (December 25, 2024) will be 8 hours and 45 minutes. [More]

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Kensington, MN Solar Energy

Solar Power in Kensington, MN

Solar Energy Data in Kensington, MN

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Kensington, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Kensington

Based on historical Kensington, 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 Kensington. [1]

Kensington has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.8 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 9% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.16 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Kensington that are always titled at the latitude of Kensington (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.48 kWh/m2/day, or about 18% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.8 kWh/m2/day and approximately 8% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.16 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 Kensington

Solar Radiation Data in Kensington, MN

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Kensington, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Kensington

Kensington, MN has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.83 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Kensington is July with an average of 6.57 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 6.29 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.98 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Kensington (Minnesota) are December with an average of 2.83 kWh/m2/day, followed by November with an average of 3.29 kWh/m2/day and January at 3.44 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Kensington

The average monthly solar radiation level in Kensington, MN, of 4.83 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: Kensington vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Kensington

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 25, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 8:00 am
    • Sunset: 4:45 pm
    • Length of Day: 8:45
Solar Energy Statistics for Kensington

Best Months for Solar in Kensington

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.57 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.16 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.37 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.58 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Kensington

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Solar Power Output in Kensington

The Power of Solar in Kensington, MN

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Kensington, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Kensington

Kensington (MN) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5577.78 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Kensington is July with an average of 606.34 kWhac, followed by June at 578.99 kWhac and August at 558.97 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Kensington (Minnesota) are December with an average of 298.49 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 325.23 kWhac and January at 366.95 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Kensington

Kensington Electricity Costs

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Kensington Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Kensington, MN [5]

Wed Dec 25
29°F
Few Clouds
Min: 20°F
Max: 31°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 92%
Cloud cover: 23%
Thu Dec 26
34°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 29°F
Max: 35°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 100%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Dec 27
39°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 32°F
Max: 39°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 99%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Dec 28
36°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 30°F
Max: 38°F
Light breeze: 7 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 86%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Dec 29
38°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 30°F
Max: 38°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 72%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Dec 30
34°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 28°F
Max: 34°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 78%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Kensington

About Kensington

The city of Kensington, MN in Douglas County has an approximate population of 292. [6]

Kensington Solar Power

Kensington, MN Solar Energy

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

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