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Solar Energy in Saint Michael, MN

Solar Energy in Saint Michael

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Saint Michael with an average of 6.31 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Saint Michael

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Saint Michael

The total length of the day in Saint Michael, MN today (November 21, 2024) will be 9 hours and 21 minutes. [More]

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Saint Michael, MN Solar Energy

Solar Power in Saint Michael, MN

Solar Energy Data in Saint Michael, MN

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Saint Michael, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Saint Michael

Based on historical Saint Michael, 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 Saint Michael. [1]

Saint Michael has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.82 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 7% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.12 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Saint Michael that are always titled at the latitude of Saint Michael (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.49 kWh/m2/day, or about 18% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.82 kWh/m2/day and approximately 9% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.12 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 Saint Michael

Solar Radiation Data in Saint Michael, MN

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Saint Michael.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Saint Michael, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Saint Michael

Saint Michael, 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 Saint Michael is July with an average of 6.31 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.94 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.83 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Saint Michael (Minnesota) are December with an average of 2.69 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.18 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.33 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Saint Michael vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Saint Michael

The average monthly solar radiation level in Saint Michael, 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: Saint Michael vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Saint Michael 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 Saint Michael

Sunrise / Sunset in Saint Michael

  • Sunrise/Sunset for November 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:20 am
    • Sunset: 4:41 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:21
Solar Energy Statistics for Saint Michael

Best Months for Solar in Saint Michael

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.31 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.08 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.18 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.5 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Saint Michael

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Solar Power Output in Saint Michael

The Power of Solar in Saint Michael, MN

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Saint Michael, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Saint Michael

Saint Michael (MN) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5506.59 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Saint Michael is July with an average of 588.6 kWhac, followed by April at 555.99 kWhac and August at 553.57 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Saint Michael (Minnesota) are December with an average of 288.6 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 325.83 kWhac and January at 344.24 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Saint Michael

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Weather Forecast for Saint Michael, MN [5]

Thu Nov 21
35°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 26°F
Max: 35°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 84%
Cloud cover: 84%
Fri Nov 22
38°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 28°F
Max: 39°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 74%
Cloud cover: 59%
Sat Nov 23
34°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 28°F
Max: 36°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 98%
Sun Nov 24
37°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 30°F
Max: 38°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Nov 25
29°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 23°F
Max: 36°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Nov 26
27°F
Light Snow
Min: 21°F
Max: 27°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 29%

More about Saint Michael

About Saint Michael

The city of Saint Michael, MN in Wright County has an approximate population of 16,399. [6]

Saint Michael Solar Power

Saint Michael, MN Solar Energy

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

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