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Solar Energy in North Saint Paul, MN

Solar Energy in North Saint Paul

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in North Saint Paul with an average of 6.22 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in North Saint Paul

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

Sunrise & Sunset in North Saint Paul

The total length of the day in North Saint Paul, MN today (December 21, 2024) will be 8 hours and 50 minutes. [More]

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North Saint Paul, MN Solar Energy

Solar Power in North Saint Paul, MN

Solar Energy Data in North Saint Paul, MN

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for North Saint Paul, MN

Solar Radiation Data in North Saint Paul

Based on historical North Saint Paul, 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 North Saint Paul. [1]

North Saint Paul has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.74 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 5% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.95 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in North Saint Paul that are always titled at the latitude of North Saint Paul (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.45 kWh/m2/day, or about 19% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.74 kWh/m2/day and approximately 13% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.95 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 North Saint Paul

Solar Radiation Data in North Saint Paul, MN

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in North Saint Paul.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for North Saint Paul, MN

Solar Radiation Data in North Saint Paul

North Saint Paul, 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 North Saint Paul is July with an average of 6.22 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.99 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.9 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in North Saint Paul (Minnesota) are December with an average of 2.87 kWh/m2/day, followed by November with an average of 3.43 kWh/m2/day and January at 3.52 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: North Saint Paul vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in North Saint Paul

The average monthly solar radiation level in North Saint Paul, 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: North Saint Paul vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average North Saint Paul 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 North Saint Paul

Sunrise / Sunset in North Saint Paul

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:45 am
    • Sunset: 4:35 pm
    • Length of Day: 8:50
Solar Energy Statistics for North Saint Paul

Best Months for Solar in North Saint Paul

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.22 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.97 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.81 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.37 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in North Saint Paul

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Solar Power Output in North Saint Paul

The Power of Solar in North Saint Paul, MN

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for North Saint Paul, MN

Solar Radiation Data in North Saint Paul

North Saint Paul (MN) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5602.83 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in North Saint Paul is July with an average of 572.9 kWhac, followed by August at 555.07 kWhac and March at 545.7 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in North Saint Paul (Minnesota) are December with an average of 305.64 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 343.01 kWhac and January at 378.97 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in North Saint Paul

North Saint Paul Electricity Costs

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North Saint Paul Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for North Saint Paul, MN [5]

Sat Dec 21
14°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 3°F
Max: 19°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 94%
Sun Dec 22
28°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 15°F
Max: 30°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 86%
Cloud cover: 94%
Mon Dec 23
30°F
Snow
Min: 24°F
Max: 31°F
Light breeze: 6 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 92%
Cloud cover: 65%
Tue Dec 24
31°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 29°F
Max: 32°F
Light breeze: 7 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 91%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Dec 25
34°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 29°F
Max: 34°F
Light breeze: 6 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 99%
Cloud cover: 95%
Thu Dec 26
33°F
Light Rain
Min: 31°F
Max: 36°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 98%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about North Saint Paul

About North Saint Paul

The city of North Saint Paul, MN in Ramsey County has an approximate population of 11,460. [6]

North Saint Paul Solar Power

North Saint Paul, MN Solar Energy

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

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