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Solar Energy in Minneota, MN

Solar Energy in Minneota

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Minneota with an average of 6.4 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Minneota

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Minneota

The total length of the day in Minneota, MN today (December 25, 2024) will be 8 hours and 54 minutes. [More]

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Minneota, MN Solar Energy

Solar Power in Minneota, MN

Solar Energy Data in Minneota, MN

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Minneota, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Minneota

Based on historical Minneota, 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 Minneota. [1]

Minneota has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.88 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 9% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.25 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Minneota that are always titled at the latitude of Minneota (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.6 kWh/m2/day, or about 19% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.88 kWh/m2/day and approximately 8% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.25 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 Minneota

Solar Radiation Data in Minneota, MN

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Minneota, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Minneota

Minneota, 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 Minneota is July with an average of 6.4 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.08 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.88 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Minneota (Minnesota) are December with an average of 2.76 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.43 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.61 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Minneota

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

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Minneota

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 25, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:57 am
    • Sunset: 4:51 pm
    • Length of Day: 8:54
Solar Energy Statistics for Minneota

Best Months for Solar in Minneota

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.4 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.22 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.49 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.66 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Minneota

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Solar Power Output in Minneota

The Power of Solar in Minneota, MN

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Minneota, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Minneota

Minneota (MN) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5614.62 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Minneota is July with an average of 590.32 kWhac, followed by August at 567.18 kWhac and May at 553.59 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Minneota (Minnesota) are December with an average of 298.24 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 360.63 kWhac and January at 364.35 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Minneota

Minneota Electricity Costs

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Minneota Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Minneota, MN [5]

Wed Dec 25
31°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 23°F
Max: 33°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 96%
Cloud cover: 94%
Thu Dec 26
38°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 33°F
Max: 40°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 97%
Cloud cover: 97%
Fri Dec 27
45°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 39°F
Max: 46°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 89%
Cloud cover: 96%
Sat Dec 28
45°F
Light Rain
Min: 37°F
Max: 48°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Dec 29
45°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 37°F
Max: 48°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 32%
Mon Dec 30
36°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 30°F
Max: 38°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 97%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Minneota

About Minneota

The city of Minneota, MN in Lyon County has an approximate population of 1,392. [6]

Minneota Solar Power

Minneota, MN Solar Energy

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

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