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Solar Energy in Ortonville, MN

Solar Energy in Ortonville

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Ortonville with an average of 6.44 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Ortonville

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Ortonville

The total length of the day in Ortonville, MN today (April 18, 2024) will be 13 hours and 43 minutes. [More]

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Ortonville, MN Solar Energy

Solar Power in Ortonville, MN

Solar Energy Data in Ortonville, 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 Ortonville, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Ortonville

Based on historical Ortonville, 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 Ortonville. [1]

Ortonville has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.82 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 8% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.17 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Ortonville that are always titled at the latitude of Ortonville (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.51 kWh/m2/day, or about 18% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.82 kWh/m2/day and approximately 8% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.17 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 Ortonville

Solar Radiation Data in Ortonville, MN

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Ortonville, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Ortonville

Ortonville, MN has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.74 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Ortonville is July with an average of 6.44 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.86 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.77 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Ortonville (Minnesota) are December with an average of 2.7 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 2.88 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.4 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Ortonville

The average monthly solar radiation level in Ortonville, MN, of 4.74 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 21% 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: Ortonville vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Ortonville

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 18, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:33 am
    • Sunset: 8:16 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:43
Solar Energy Statistics for Ortonville

Best Months for Solar in Ortonville

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.44 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.24 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.63 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.68 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Ortonville

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Solar Power Output in Ortonville

The Power of Solar in Ortonville, MN

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Ortonville, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Ortonville

Ortonville (MN) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5455.76 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Ortonville is July with an average of 595.83 kWhac, followed by August at 551.15 kWhac and April at 533.07 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Ortonville (Minnesota) are December with an average of 283.83 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 304.41 kWhac and November at 335.59 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Ortonville

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Weather Forecast for Ortonville, MN [5]

Thu Apr 18
47°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 39°F
Max: 49°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 36%
Cloud cover: 51%
Fri Apr 19
41°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 34°F
Max: 43°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 36%
Cloud cover: 72%
Sat Apr 20
45°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 31°F
Max: 49°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 81%
Sun Apr 21
55°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 35°F
Max: 59°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 24%
Cloud cover: 0%
Mon Apr 22
62°F
Light Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 62°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 23
40°F
Light Rain
Min: 39°F
Max: 48°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 77%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Ortonville

About Ortonville

The city of Ortonville, MN in Big Stone County has an approximate population of 1,916. [6]

Ortonville Solar Power

Ortonville, MN Solar Energy

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

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