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Solar Energy in Sartell, MN

Solar Energy in Sartell

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Sartell with an average of 6.25 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Sartell

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Sartell

The total length of the day in Sartell, MN today (April 16, 2024) will be 13 hours and 38 minutes. [More]

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Sartell, MN Solar Energy

Solar Power in Sartell, MN

Solar Energy Data in Sartell, MN

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Sartell, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Sartell

Based on historical Sartell, 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 Sartell. [1]

Sartell has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.78 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 8% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.1 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Sartell that are always titled at the latitude of Sartell (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.52 kWh/m2/day, or about 20% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.78 kWh/m2/day and approximately 10% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.1 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 Sartell

Solar Radiation Data in Sartell, MN

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Sartell, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Sartell

Sartell, MN has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.78 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Sartell is July with an average of 6.25 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.96 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.88 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Sartell (Minnesota) are December with an average of 2.71 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.31 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.35 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Sartell

The average monthly solar radiation level in Sartell, MN, of 4.78 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 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: Sartell vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Sartell

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 16, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:27 am
    • Sunset: 8:05 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:38
Solar Energy Statistics for Sartell

Best Months for Solar in Sartell

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.25 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.02 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.03 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.43 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Sartell

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Solar Power Output in Sartell

The Power of Solar in Sartell, MN

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Sartell, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Sartell

Sartell (MN) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5545.54 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Sartell is July with an average of 578.16 kWhac, followed by August at 557.36 kWhac and June at 542.6 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Sartell (Minnesota) are December with an average of 288.13 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 339.25 kWhac and January at 356.95 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Sartell

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Weather Forecast for Sartell, MN [5]

Tue Apr 16
45°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 52°F
Strong breeze: 27 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 90%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Apr 17
46°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 54°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 84%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Apr 18
48°F
Few Clouds
Min: 38°F
Max: 48°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 24%
Fri Apr 19
40°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 32°F
Max: 42°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 68%
Sat Apr 20
42°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 30°F
Max: 47°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 99%
Sun Apr 21
53°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 33°F
Max: 56°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 32%
Cloud cover: 2%

More about Sartell

About Sartell

The city of Sartell, MN in Stearns County has an approximate population of 15,876. [6]

Sartell Solar Power

Sartell, MN Solar Energy

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

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