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Solar Energy in Rockford, MN

Solar Energy in Rockford

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Rockford with an average of 6.35 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Rockford

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Rockford

The total length of the day in Rockford, MN today (December 25, 2024) will be 8 hours and 50 minutes. [More]

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Rockford, MN Solar Energy

Solar Power in Rockford, MN

Solar Energy Data in Rockford, MN

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Rockford, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Rockford

Based on historical Rockford, 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 Rockford. [1]

Rockford 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 4.13 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Rockford that are always titled at the latitude of Rockford (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.53 kWh/m2/day, or about 19% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.82 kWh/m2/day and approximately 10% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.13 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 Rockford

Solar Radiation Data in Rockford, MN

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Rockford, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Rockford

Rockford, MN has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.8 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Rockford is July with an average of 6.35 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.88 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.85 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Rockford (Minnesota) are December with an average of 2.69 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.3 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.47 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Rockford

The average monthly solar radiation level in Rockford, MN, of 4.8 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 22% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 27% 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: Rockford vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Rockford

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 25, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:50 am
    • Sunset: 4:40 pm
    • Length of Day: 8:50
Solar Energy Statistics for Rockford

Best Months for Solar in Rockford

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.35 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.06 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.15 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.49 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Rockford

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Solar Power Output in Rockford

The Power of Solar in Rockford, MN

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Rockford, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Rockford

Rockford (MN) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5558.53 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Rockford is July with an average of 583.79 kWhac, followed by May at 553.4 kWhac and August at 545.46 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Rockford (Minnesota) are December with an average of 284.2 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 344.48 kWhac and January at 354.34 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Rockford

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Rockford Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Rockford, MN [5]

Wed Dec 25
29°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 19°F
Max: 34°F
Moderate breeze: 12 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 95%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Dec 26
36°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 29°F
Max: 37°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 100%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Dec 27
38°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 35°F
Max: 38°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 100%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Dec 28
39°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 35°F
Max: 40°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 95%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Dec 29
42°F
Light Rain
Min: 34°F
Max: 42°F
Light breeze: 6 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 74%
Cloud cover: 99%
Mon Dec 30
38°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 33°F
Max: 38°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 78%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Rockford

About Rockford

The city of Rockford, MN in Wright County has an approximate population of 4,316. [6]

Rockford Solar Power

Rockford, MN Solar Energy

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

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