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Solar Energy in Le Center, MN

Solar Energy in Le Center

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Le Center with an average of 6.32 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Le Center

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Le Center

The total length of the day in Le Center, MN today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 36 minutes. [More]

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Le Center, MN Solar Energy

Solar Power in Le Center, MN

Solar Energy Data in Le Center, MN

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Le Center, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Le Center

Based on historical Le Center, 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 Le Center. [1]

Le Center has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.83 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 Le Center that are always titled at the latitude of Le Center (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.49 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.83 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 Le Center

Solar Radiation Data in Le Center, MN

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Le Center.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Le Center, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Le Center

Le Center, 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 Le Center is July with an average of 6.32 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.96 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.93 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Le Center (Minnesota) are December with an average of 2.96 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.43 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.48 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Le Center vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Le Center

The average monthly solar radiation level in Le Center, 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: Le Center vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Le Center 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 Le Center

Sunrise / Sunset in Le Center

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:01 am
    • Sunset: 7:37 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:36
Solar Energy Statistics for Le Center

Best Months for Solar in Le Center

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.32 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.08 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.06 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.5 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Le Center

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Solar Power Output in Le Center

The Power of Solar in Le Center, MN

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Le Center, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Le Center

Le Center (MN) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5557.66 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Le Center is July with an average of 582.44 kWhac, followed by August at 555.78 kWhac and May at 548.9 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Le Center (Minnesota) are December with an average of 311.54 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 340.61 kWhac and February at 357.12 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Le Center

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Weather Forecast for Le Center, MN [5]

Thu Mar 28
30°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 15°F
Max: 33°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 3%
Fri Mar 29
42°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 24°F
Max: 48°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 72%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Mar 30
38°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 29°F
Max: 41°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 93%
Sun Mar 31
41°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 32°F
Max: 46°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 68%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
46°F
Light Rain
Min: 37°F
Max: 46°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
46°F
Light Rain
Min: 35°F
Max: 48°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 98%

More about Le Center

About Le Center

The city of Le Center, MN in Le Sueur County has an approximate population of 2,499. [6]

Le Center Solar Power

Le Center, MN Solar Energy

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