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Solar Energy in Medina, MN

Solar Energy in Medina

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Medina with an average of 6.31 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Medina

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Medina

The total length of the day in Medina, MN today (December 21, 2024) will be 8 hours and 49 minutes. [More]

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Medina, MN Solar Energy

Solar Power in Medina, MN

Solar Energy Data in Medina, MN

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Medina, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Medina

Based on historical Medina, 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 Medina. [1]

Medina has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.84 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 7% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.14 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Medina that are always titled at the latitude of Medina (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.53 kWh/m2/day, or about 18% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.84 kWh/m2/day and approximately 9% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.14 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 Medina

Solar Radiation Data in Medina, MN

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Medina, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Medina

Medina, MN has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.86 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Medina is July with an average of 6.31 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.01 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.98 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Medina (Minnesota) are December with an average of 2.87 kWh/m2/day, followed by November with an average of 3.36 kWh/m2/day and January at 3.37 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Medina

The average monthly solar radiation level in Medina, MN, of 4.86 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 24% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 26% 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: Medina vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Medina

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:48 am
    • Sunset: 4:37 pm
    • Length of Day: 8:49
Solar Energy Statistics for Medina

Best Months for Solar in Medina

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.31 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.08 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.13 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.5 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Medina

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Solar Power Output in Medina

The Power of Solar in Medina, MN

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Medina, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Medina

Medina (MN) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5631.31 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Medina is July with an average of 582.03 kWhac, followed by August at 559.89 kWhac and May at 557.18 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Medina (Minnesota) are December with an average of 307.61 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 333.41 kWhac and January at 358.76 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Medina

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Weather Forecast for Medina, MN [5]

Sat Dec 21
15°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 2°F
Max: 18°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 76%
Cloud cover: 77%
Sun Dec 22
29°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 17°F
Max: 31°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 85%
Cloud cover: 98%
Mon Dec 23
30°F
Light Snow
Min: 22°F
Max: 31°F
Light breeze: 7 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 90%
Cloud cover: 48%
Tue Dec 24
32°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 28°F
Max: 32°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 91%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Dec 25
33°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 27°F
Max: 33°F
Light breeze: 7 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 100%
Cloud cover: 87%
Thu Dec 26
34°F
Light Rain
Min: 31°F
Max: 36°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 98%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Medina

About Medina

The city of Medina, MN in Hennepin County has an approximate population of 4,892. [6]

Medina Solar Power

Medina, MN Solar Energy

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

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