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Solar Energy in Oak Park Heights, MN

Solar Energy in Oak Park Heights

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Oak Park Heights with an average of 6.31 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Oak Park Heights

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Oak Park Heights

The total length of the day in Oak Park Heights, MN today (April 20, 2024) will be 13 hours and 51 minutes. [More]

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Oak Park Heights, MN Solar Energy

Solar Power in Oak Park Heights, MN

Solar Energy Data in Oak Park Heights, MN

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Oak Park Heights, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Oak Park Heights

Based on historical Oak Park Heights, 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 Oak Park Heights. [1]

Oak Park Heights 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 Oak Park Heights that are always titled at the latitude of Oak Park Heights (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 Oak Park Heights

Solar Radiation Data in Oak Park Heights, MN

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Oak Park Heights.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Oak Park Heights, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Oak Park Heights

Oak Park Heights, MN has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.8 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Oak Park Heights is July with an average of 6.31 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.1 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.89 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Oak Park Heights (Minnesota) are December with an average of 2.79 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.19 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.32 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Oak Park Heights vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Oak Park Heights

The average monthly solar radiation level in Oak Park Heights, MN, of 4.8 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 27% 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: Oak Park Heights vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Oak Park Heights 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 Oak Park Heights

Sunrise / Sunset in Oak Park Heights

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 20, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:14 am
    • Sunset: 8:05 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:51
Solar Energy Statistics for Oak Park Heights

Best Months for Solar in Oak Park Heights

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.31 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 Oak Park Heights

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Solar Power Output in Oak Park Heights

The Power of Solar in Oak Park Heights, MN

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Oak Park Heights, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Oak Park Heights

Oak Park Heights (MN) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5516.03 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Oak Park Heights is July with an average of 575.78 kWhac, followed by August at 561.25 kWhac and June at 537.44 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Oak Park Heights (Minnesota) are December with an average of 297.95 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 332.52 kWhac and January at 342.8 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Oak Park Heights

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Oak Park Heights Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Oak Park Heights, MN [5]

Sat Apr 20
44°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 29°F
Max: 47°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 84%
Sun Apr 21
54°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 34°F
Max: 57°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 33%
Cloud cover: 0%
Mon Apr 22
58°F
Light Rain
Min: 41°F
Max: 58°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 23
42°F
Light Rain
Min: 34°F
Max: 48°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 93%
Wed Apr 24
42°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 27°F
Max: 47°F
Light breeze: 7 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 29%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Apr 25
51°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 30°F
Max: 54°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 34%
Cloud cover: 32%

More about Oak Park Heights

About Oak Park Heights

The city of Oak Park Heights, MN in Washington County has an approximate population of 4,339. [6]

Oak Park Heights Solar Power

Oak Park Heights, MN Solar Energy

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

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