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Solar Energy in Plymouth, MN

Solar Energy in Plymouth

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Plymouth with an average of 6.34 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Plymouth

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Plymouth

The total length of the day in Plymouth, MN today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 40 minutes. [More]

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Plymouth, MN Solar Energy

Solar Power in Plymouth, MN

Solar Energy Data in Plymouth, MN

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Plymouth, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Plymouth

Based on historical Plymouth, 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 Plymouth. [1]

Plymouth 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 4.15 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Plymouth that are always titled at the latitude of Plymouth (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.57 kWh/m2/day, or about 20% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.82 kWh/m2/day and approximately 10% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.15 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 Plymouth

Solar Radiation Data in Plymouth, MN

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Plymouth, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Plymouth

Plymouth, MN has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.92 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Plymouth is July with an average of 6.34 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.06 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.84 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Plymouth (Minnesota) are December with an average of 2.87 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.6 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.62 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Plymouth

The average monthly solar radiation level in Plymouth, MN, of 4.92 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 25% 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: Plymouth vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Plymouth

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:58 am
    • Sunset: 7:38 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:40
Solar Energy Statistics for Plymouth

Best Months for Solar in Plymouth

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.34 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.04 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.03 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.46 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Plymouth

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Solar Power Output in Plymouth

The Power of Solar in Plymouth, MN

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Plymouth, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Plymouth

Plymouth (MN) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5673.28 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Plymouth is July with an average of 576.97 kWhac, followed by August at 565.28 kWhac and May at 548.41 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Plymouth (Minnesota) are December with an average of 306.25 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 361.97 kWhac and January at 381.77 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Plymouth

Plymouth Electricity Costs

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Plymouth Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Plymouth, MN [5]

Fri Mar 29
37°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 20°F
Max: 42°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 80%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Mar 30
39°F
Light Rain
Min: 33°F
Max: 39°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 76%
Cloud cover: 98%
Sun Mar 31
44°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 34°F
Max: 46°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
42°F
Light Rain
Min: 34°F
Max: 42°F
Moderate breeze: 12 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
43°F
Light Snow
Min: 31°F
Max: 48°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 68%
Wed Apr 3
44°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 32°F
Max: 49°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 46%

More about Plymouth

About Plymouth

The city of Plymouth, MN in Hennepin County has an approximate population of 70,576. [6]

Plymouth Solar Power

Plymouth, MN Solar Energy

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

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