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Solar Energy in Northfield, MN

Solar Energy in Northfield

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Solar Panels in Northfield

Solar panels in Northfield that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in Northfield

The total length of the day in Northfield, MN today (April 23, 2025) will be 13 hours and 56 minutes. [More]

Solar Power in Northfield, MN

Solar Energy Data in Northfield, MN

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Solar Energy Analysis for Northfield, MN

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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 Northfield

Solar Radiation Data in Northfield, MN

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Solar Radiation Analysis for Northfield, MN

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

Solar Power Levels in Northfield

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Solar Power: Northfield vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Northfield solar radiation levels compare to average levels in a city with historcially high levels (NV) and a city with historically low levels (WA). ^[1]

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Solar Data & Statistics for Northfield

Sunrise / Sunset in Northfield

Sunrise/Sunset for April 23, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:12 am
- Sunset: 8:08 pm
- Length of Day: 13:56

Best Months for Solar in Northfield

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Solar Panel Installs in Northfield

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Solar Power Output in Northfield

The Power of Solar in Northfield, MN

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

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Solar Output Analysis for Northfield, MN

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Cost of Utilities in Northfield

Northfield Electricity Costs

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Solar Power Poll: Northfield

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Northfield Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Northfield, MN ^[5]

Wed Apr 23

66°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 48°F
Max: 67°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 38%
Cloud cover: 35%

Thu Apr 24

58°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 58°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 99%

Fri Apr 25

45°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 48°F

Moderate breeze: 17 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 85%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sat Apr 26

54°F

Few Clouds
Min: 35°F
Max: 58°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 23%

Sun Apr 27

53°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 62°F

Fresh Breeze: 19 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 77%
Cloud cover: 100%

Mon Apr 28

71°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 60°F
Max: 76°F

Strong breeze: 25 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 80%
Cloud cover: 96%

More about Northfield

About Northfield

The city of Northfield, MN in Rice County has an approximate population of 20,007. ^[6]

Northfield, MN Solar Energy

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