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Solar Energy in Mapleton, MN

Solar Energy in Mapleton

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Mapleton with an average of 6.42 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Mapleton

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Mapleton

The total length of the day in Mapleton, MN today (December 26, 2024) will be 8 hours and 58 minutes. [More]

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Mapleton, MN Solar Energy

Solar Power in Mapleton, MN

Solar Energy Data in Mapleton, MN

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Mapleton, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Mapleton

Based on historical Mapleton, 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 Mapleton. [1]

Mapleton has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.83 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 5% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.04 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Mapleton that are always titled at the latitude of Mapleton (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 11% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.04 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 Mapleton

Solar Radiation Data in Mapleton, MN

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Mapleton, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Mapleton

Mapleton, MN has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.79 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Mapleton is July with an average of 6.42 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.9 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.83 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Mapleton (Minnesota) are December with an average of 2.68 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.3 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.63 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Mapleton

The average monthly solar radiation level in Mapleton, MN, of 4.79 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 22% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 28% 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: Mapleton vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Mapleton

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 26, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:47 am
    • Sunset: 4:45 pm
    • Length of Day: 8:58
Solar Energy Statistics for Mapleton

Best Months for Solar in Mapleton

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.42 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.11 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.01 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.53 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Mapleton

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Solar Power Output in Mapleton

The Power of Solar in Mapleton, MN

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Mapleton, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Mapleton

Mapleton (MN) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5522.53 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Mapleton is July with an average of 598.53 kWhac, followed by August at 552.24 kWhac and June at 534.28 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Mapleton (Minnesota) are December with an average of 282.4 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 349.27 kWhac and November at 357.87 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Mapleton

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Mapleton Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Mapleton, MN [5]

Thu Dec 26
34°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 30°F
Max: 38°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 97%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Dec 27
42°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 39°F
Max: 42°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 99%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Dec 28
44°F
Few Clouds
Min: 34°F
Max: 46°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 20%
Sun Dec 29
43°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 34°F
Max: 46°F
Light breeze: 7 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 87%
Mon Dec 30
38°F
Light Snow
Min: 31°F
Max: 38°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 99%
Tue Dec 31
28°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 24°F
Max: 29°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Mapleton

About Mapleton

The city of Mapleton, MN in Blue Earth County has an approximate population of 1,756. [6]

Mapleton Solar Power

Mapleton, MN Solar Energy

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

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