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Solar Energy in Mountain Iron, MN

Solar Energy in Mountain Iron

The month of April has the highest historical solar radition values in Mountain Iron with an average of 6.04 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Mountain Iron

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Mountain Iron

The total length of the day in Mountain Iron, MN today (November 21, 2024) will be 9 hours and 6 minutes. [More]

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Mountain Iron, MN Solar Energy

Solar Power in Mountain Iron, MN

Solar Energy Data in Mountain Iron, MN

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Mountain Iron, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Mountain Iron

Based on historical Mountain Iron, 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 Mountain Iron. [1]

Mountain Iron has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.59 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 9% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.96 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Mountain Iron that are always titled at the latitude of Mountain Iron (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.36 kWh/m2/day, or about 21% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.59 kWh/m2/day and approximately 10% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.96 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 Mountain Iron

Solar Radiation Data in Mountain Iron, MN

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Mountain Iron.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Mountain Iron, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Mountain Iron

Mountain Iron, MN has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.65 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Mountain Iron is April with an average of 6.04 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 5.98 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.86 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Mountain Iron (Minnesota) are December with an average of 2.62 kWh/m2/day, followed by November with an average of 2.7 kWh/m2/day and January at 3.06 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Mountain Iron vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Mountain Iron

The average monthly solar radiation level in Mountain Iron, MN, of 4.65 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 18% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 30% 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: Mountain Iron vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Mountain Iron 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 Mountain Iron

Sunrise / Sunset in Mountain Iron

  • Sunrise/Sunset for November 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:23 am
    • Sunset: 4:29 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:6
Solar Energy Statistics for Mountain Iron

Best Months for Solar in Mountain Iron

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation April (6.04 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.78 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.71 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.19 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Mountain Iron

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Solar Power Output in Mountain Iron

The Power of Solar in Mountain Iron, MN

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Mountain Iron, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Mountain Iron

Mountain Iron (MN) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5434.79 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Mountain Iron is April with an average of 574.09 kWhac, followed by July at 561.92 kWhac and March at 561.42 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Mountain Iron (Minnesota) are November with an average of 272.29 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 279.16 kWhac and January at 327.68 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Mountain Iron

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Weather Forecast for Mountain Iron, MN [5]

Thu Nov 21
38°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 31°F
Max: 40°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 89%
Cloud cover: 86%
Fri Nov 22
33°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 27°F
Max: 36°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 81%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Nov 23
29°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 25°F
Max: 31°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 97%
Sun Nov 24
31°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 25°F
Max: 33°F
Light breeze: 5 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Nov 25
28°F
Light Snow
Min: 22°F
Max: 29°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Nov 26
26°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 20°F
Max: 27°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 92%

More about Mountain Iron

About Mountain Iron

The city of Mountain Iron, MN in Saint Louis County has an approximate population of 2,869. [6]

Mountain Iron Solar Power

Mountain Iron, MN Solar Energy

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

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