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Solar Energy in Richfield, MN

Solar Energy in Richfield

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

Solar Panels in Richfield

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Richfield

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

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Richfield, MN Solar Energy

Solar Power in Richfield, MN

Solar Energy Data in Richfield, MN

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Richfield, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Richfield

Based on historical Richfield, 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 Richfield. [1]

Richfield has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.79 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 7% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.07 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Richfield that are always titled at the latitude of Richfield (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.54 kWh/m2/day, or about 20% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.79 kWh/m2/day and approximately 12% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.07 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 Richfield

Solar Radiation Data in Richfield, MN

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Richfield, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Richfield

Richfield, MN has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.91 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Richfield is July with an average of 6.4 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.03 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 Richfield (Minnesota) are December with an average of 2.84 kWh/m2/day, followed by November with an average of 3.4 kWh/m2/day and January at 3.68 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Richfield

The average monthly solar radiation level in Richfield, MN, of 4.91 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: Richfield vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Richfield

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:59 am
    • Sunset: 7:36 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:37
Solar Energy Statistics for Richfield

Best Months for Solar in Richfield

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.4 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.98 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.86 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.39 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Richfield

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Solar Power Output in Richfield

The Power of Solar in Richfield, MN

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Richfield, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Richfield

Richfield (MN) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5658.55 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Richfield is July with an average of 592.21 kWhac, followed by August at 562.3 kWhac and March at 554.71 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Richfield (Minnesota) are December with an average of 302.85 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 330.85 kWhac and January at 393.41 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Richfield

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Weather Forecast for Richfield, MN [5]

Thu Mar 28
28°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 15°F
Max: 31°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 76%
Cloud cover: 6%
Fri Mar 29
37°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 23°F
Max: 43°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 78%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Mar 30
38°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 30°F
Max: 40°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 99%
Sun Mar 31
43°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 33°F
Max: 46°F
Light breeze: 7 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
47°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 36°F
Max: 48°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
46°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 34°F
Max: 48°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 81%

More about Richfield

About Richfield

The city of Richfield, MN in Hennepin County has an approximate population of 35,228. [6]

Richfield Solar Power

Richfield, MN Solar Energy

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

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