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Solar Energy in Plato, MN

Solar Energy in Plato

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Plato with an average of 6.4 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Plato

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Plato

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

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Plato, MN Solar Energy

Solar Power in Plato, MN

Solar Energy Data in Plato, MN

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Plato, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Plato

Based on historical Plato, 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 Plato. [1]

Plato has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.81 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 6% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.05 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Plato that are always titled at the latitude of Plato (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.47 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.81 kWh/m2/day and approximately 10% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.05 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 Plato

Solar Radiation Data in Plato, MN

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Plato, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Plato

Plato, MN has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.75 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Plato is July with an average of 6.4 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.93 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 Plato (Minnesota) are December with an average of 2.8 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.22 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.51 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Plato

The average monthly solar radiation level in Plato, MN, of 4.75 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: Plato vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Plato

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:02 am
    • Sunset: 7:39 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:37
Solar Energy Statistics for Plato

Best Months for Solar in Plato

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.4 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.05 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.02 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.47 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Plato

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Solar Power Output in Plato

The Power of Solar in Plato, MN

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Plato, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Plato

Plato (MN) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5474.32 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Plato is July with an average of 594.44 kWhac, followed by August at 549.86 kWhac and June at 539.74 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Plato (Minnesota) are December with an average of 295.55 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 343.69 kWhac and January at 347.15 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Plato

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Weather Forecast for Plato, MN [5]

Thu Mar 28
25°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 10°F
Max: 29°F
Light breeze: 7 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 72%
Cloud cover: 5%
Fri Mar 29
34°F
Light Rain
Min: 16°F
Max: 40°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 95%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Mar 30
35°F
Light Rain
Min: 27°F
Max: 37°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 77%
Cloud cover: 94%
Sun Mar 31
41°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 31°F
Max: 43°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 71%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
46°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 35°F
Max: 48°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 99%
Tue Apr 2
44°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 32°F
Max: 47°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 77%

More about Plato

About Plato

The city of Plato, MN in McLeod County has an approximate population of 320. [6]

Plato Solar Power

Plato, MN Solar Energy

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

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