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Solar Energy in Nelson, MN

Solar Energy in Nelson

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Nelson with an average of 6.37 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Nelson

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Nelson

The total length of the day in Nelson, MN today (December 25, 2024) will be 8 hours and 44 minutes. [More]

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Nelson, MN Solar Energy

Solar Power in Nelson, MN

Solar Energy Data in Nelson, MN

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Nelson, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Nelson

Based on historical Nelson, 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 Nelson. [1]

Nelson has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.78 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 8% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.12 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Nelson that are always titled at the latitude of Nelson (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.48 kWh/m2/day, or about 19% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.78 kWh/m2/day and approximately 9% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.12 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 Nelson

Solar Radiation Data in Nelson, MN

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Nelson, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Nelson

Nelson, MN has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.79 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Nelson is July with an average of 6.37 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.15 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.95 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Nelson (Minnesota) are December with an average of 2.71 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.25 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.27 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Nelson

The average monthly solar radiation level in Nelson, MN, of 4.79 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 22% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 28% 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: Nelson vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Nelson

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 25, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:59 am
    • Sunset: 4:43 pm
    • Length of Day: 8:44
Solar Energy Statistics for Nelson

Best Months for Solar in Nelson

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.37 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.09 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.26 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.51 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Nelson

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Solar Power Output in Nelson

The Power of Solar in Nelson, MN

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Nelson, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Nelson

Nelson (MN) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5573.56 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Nelson is July with an average of 596.98 kWhac, followed by August at 577.77 kWhac and April at 554.59 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Nelson (Minnesota) are December with an average of 287.52 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 326.81 kWhac and January at 350.06 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Nelson

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Weather Forecast for Nelson, MN [5]

Wed Dec 25
30°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 21°F
Max: 32°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Dec 26
34°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 28°F
Max: 35°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 100%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Dec 27
38°F
Light Rain
Min: 34°F
Max: 38°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 100%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Dec 28
34°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 32°F
Max: 36°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 93%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Dec 29
38°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 31°F
Max: 38°F
Light breeze: 7 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 87%
Cloud cover: 98%
Mon Dec 30
35°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 29°F
Max: 35°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 80%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Nelson

About Nelson

The city of Nelson, MN in Douglas County has an approximate population of 187. [6]

Nelson Solar Power

Nelson, MN Solar Energy

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

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