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Solar Energy in Otsego, MN

Solar Energy in Otsego

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Otsego with an average of 6.39 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Otsego

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Otsego

The total length of the day in Otsego, MN today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 37 minutes. [More]

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Otsego, MN Solar Energy

Solar Power in Otsego, MN

Solar Energy Data in Otsego, MN

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Otsego, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Otsego

Based on historical Otsego, 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 Otsego. [1]

Otsego has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.8 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 8% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.14 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Otsego that are always titled at the latitude of Otsego (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.54 kWh/m2/day, or about 19% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.8 kWh/m2/day and approximately 10% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.14 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 Otsego

Solar Radiation Data in Otsego, MN

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Otsego, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Otsego

Otsego, MN has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.88 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Otsego is July with an average of 6.39 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 6.04 kWh/m2/day and August at 6.04 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Otsego (Minnesota) are December with an average of 2.78 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.35 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.53 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Otsego

The average monthly solar radiation level in Otsego, MN, of 4.88 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: Otsego vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Otsego

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:00 am
    • Sunset: 7:37 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:37
Solar Energy Statistics for Otsego

Best Months for Solar in Otsego

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.39 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.03 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.09 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.45 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Otsego

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Solar Power Output in Otsego

The Power of Solar in Otsego, MN

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Otsego, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Otsego

Otsego (MN) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5657.26 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Otsego is July with an average of 588.07 kWhac, followed by August at 563.52 kWhac and June at 555.6 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Otsego (Minnesota) are December with an average of 294.28 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 356.65 kWhac and January at 363.32 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Otsego

Otsego Electricity Costs

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Otsego Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Otsego, MN [5]

Thu Mar 28
26°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 9°F
Max: 30°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 78%
Cloud cover: 6%
Fri Mar 29
32°F
Light Rain
Min: 9°F
Max: 34°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 100%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Mar 30
33°F
Light Rain
Min: 25°F
Max: 34°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 100%
Cloud cover: 99%
Sun Mar 31
35°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 29°F
Max: 37°F
Light breeze: 5 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 98%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
41°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 32°F
Max: 44°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 84%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
44°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 31°F
Max: 47°F
Moderate breeze: 18 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 48%

More about Otsego

About Otsego

The city of Otsego, MN in Wright County has an approximate population of 13,571. [6]

Otsego Solar Power

Otsego, MN Solar Energy

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

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