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Solar Energy in Mcgregor, MN

Solar Energy in Mcgregor

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Mcgregor with an average of 6.33 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Mcgregor

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Mcgregor

The total length of the day in Mcgregor, MN today (April 18, 2024) will be 13 hours and 50 minutes. [More]

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Mcgregor, MN Solar Energy

Solar Power in Mcgregor, MN

Solar Energy Data in Mcgregor, MN

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Mcgregor, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Mcgregor

Based on historical Mcgregor, 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 Mcgregor. [1]

Mcgregor has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.68 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 9% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.03 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Mcgregor that are always titled at the latitude of Mcgregor (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.43 kWh/m2/day, or about 20% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.68 kWh/m2/day and approximately 10% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.03 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 Mcgregor

Solar Radiation Data in Mcgregor, MN

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Mcgregor, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Mcgregor

Mcgregor, MN has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.69 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Mcgregor is July with an average of 6.33 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.85 kWh/m2/day and April at 5.66 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Mcgregor (Minnesota) are December with an average of 2.73 kWh/m2/day, followed by November with an average of 2.99 kWh/m2/day and January at 3.4 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Mcgregor

The average monthly solar radiation level in Mcgregor, MN, of 4.69 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 19% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 29% 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: Mcgregor vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Mcgregor

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 18, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:17 am
    • Sunset: 8:07 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:50
Solar Energy Statistics for Mcgregor

Best Months for Solar in Mcgregor

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.33 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.91 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.81 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.3 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Mcgregor

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Solar Power Output in Mcgregor

The Power of Solar in Mcgregor, MN

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Mcgregor, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Mcgregor

Mcgregor (MN) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5502.78 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Mcgregor is July with an average of 595.73 kWhac, followed by April at 547.08 kWhac and June at 545.02 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Mcgregor (Minnesota) are December with an average of 290.29 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 303.4 kWhac and January at 371.53 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Mcgregor

Mcgregor Electricity Costs

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Mcgregor Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Mcgregor, MN [5]

Thu Apr 18
46°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 35°F
Max: 47°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 48%
Fri Apr 19
37°F
Light Snow
Min: 29°F
Max: 40°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 82%
Sat Apr 20
43°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 28°F
Max: 47°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 33%
Cloud cover: 83%
Sun Apr 21
54°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 31°F
Max: 57°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 31%
Cloud cover: 0%
Mon Apr 22
57°F
Light Rain
Min: 36°F
Max: 57°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 23
44°F
Snow
Min: 28°F
Max: 47°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 39%

More about Mcgregor

About Mcgregor

The city of Mcgregor, MN in Aitkin County has an approximate population of 391. [6]

Mcgregor Solar Power

Mcgregor, MN Solar Energy

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

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