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Solar Energy in Loretto, MN

Solar Energy in Loretto

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Loretto with an average of 6.41 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Loretto

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Loretto

The total length of the day in Loretto, MN today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 40 minutes. [More]

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Loretto, MN Solar Energy

Solar Power in Loretto, MN

Solar Energy Data in Loretto, MN

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Loretto, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Loretto

Based on historical Loretto, 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 Loretto. [1]

Loretto has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.82 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 7% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.12 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Loretto that are always titled at the latitude of Loretto (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.5 kWh/m2/day, or about 18% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.82 kWh/m2/day and approximately 9% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.12 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 Loretto

Solar Radiation Data in Loretto, MN

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Loretto, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Loretto

Loretto, MN has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.82 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Loretto is July with an average of 6.41 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.94 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 Loretto (Minnesota) are December with an average of 2.71 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.32 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.48 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Loretto

The average monthly solar radiation level in Loretto, MN, of 4.82 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: Loretto vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Loretto

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:59 am
    • Sunset: 7:39 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:40
Solar Energy Statistics for Loretto

Best Months for Solar in Loretto

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.41 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.08 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.16 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.51 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Loretto

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Solar Power Output in Loretto

The Power of Solar in Loretto, MN

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Loretto, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Loretto

Loretto (MN) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5578.57 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Loretto is July with an average of 589.04 kWhac, followed by May at 558.28 kWhac and August at 554.16 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Loretto (Minnesota) are December with an average of 291.27 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 351.49 kWhac and January at 356.67 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Loretto

Loretto Electricity Costs

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Loretto Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Loretto, MN [5]

Fri Mar 29
35°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 15°F
Max: 39°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 93%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Mar 30
36°F
Light Rain
Min: 33°F
Max: 37°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 87%
Cloud cover: 99%
Sun Mar 31
42°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 32°F
Max: 43°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
43°F
Light Rain
Min: 32°F
Max: 43°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 71%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
43°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 30°F
Max: 47°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 68%
Wed Apr 3
43°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 31°F
Max: 49°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 39%

More about Loretto

About Loretto

The city of Loretto, MN in Hennepin County has an approximate population of 650. [6]

Loretto Solar Power

Loretto, MN Solar Energy

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

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