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Solar Energy in Minnetonka Beach, MN

Solar Energy in Minnetonka Beach

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Minnetonka Beach with an average of 6.34 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Minnetonka Beach

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Minnetonka Beach

The total length of the day in Minnetonka Beach, MN today (December 25, 2024) will be 8 hours and 51 minutes. [More]

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Minnetonka Beach, MN Solar Energy

Solar Power in Minnetonka Beach, MN

Solar Energy Data in Minnetonka Beach, MN

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Minnetonka Beach, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Minnetonka Beach

Based on historical Minnetonka Beach, 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 Minnetonka Beach. [1]

Minnetonka Beach has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.78 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 6% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.01 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Minnetonka Beach that are always titled at the latitude of Minnetonka Beach (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.47 kWh/m2/day, or about 18% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.78 kWh/m2/day and approximately 11% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.01 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 Minnetonka Beach

Solar Radiation Data in Minnetonka Beach, MN

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Minnetonka Beach.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Minnetonka Beach, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Minnetonka Beach

Minnetonka Beach, 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 Minnetonka Beach is July with an average of 6.34 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.98 kWh/m2/day and May at 5.69 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Minnetonka Beach (Minnesota) are December with an average of 2.83 kWh/m2/day, followed by November with an average of 3.47 kWh/m2/day and January at 3.53 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Minnetonka Beach vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Minnetonka Beach

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

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Minnetonka Beach 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 Minnetonka Beach

Sunrise / Sunset in Minnetonka Beach

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 25, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:49 am
    • Sunset: 4:40 pm
    • Length of Day: 8:51
Solar Energy Statistics for Minnetonka Beach

Best Months for Solar in Minnetonka Beach

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.34 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.96 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.41 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Minnetonka Beach

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Solar Power Output in Minnetonka Beach

The Power of Solar in Minnetonka Beach, MN

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Minnetonka Beach, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Minnetonka Beach

Minnetonka Beach (MN) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5633.37 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Minnetonka Beach is July with an average of 582.29 kWhac, followed by August at 558.09 kWhac and May at 548.1 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Minnetonka Beach (Minnesota) are December with an average of 302.99 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 341.7 kWhac and January at 378.86 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Minnetonka Beach

Minnetonka Beach Electricity Costs

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Minnetonka Beach Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Minnetonka Beach, MN [5]

Wed Dec 25
30°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 19°F
Max: 34°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 95%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Dec 26
36°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 30°F
Max: 36°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 100%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Dec 27
38°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 35°F
Max: 38°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 100%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Dec 28
39°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 35°F
Max: 40°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 96%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Dec 29
41°F
Light Rain
Min: 34°F
Max: 42°F
Light breeze: 5 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 74%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Dec 30
38°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 34°F
Max: 38°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 77%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Minnetonka Beach

About Minnetonka Beach

The city of Minnetonka Beach, MN in Hennepin County has an approximate population of 539. [6]

Minnetonka Beach Solar Power

Minnetonka Beach, MN Solar Energy

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

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