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Solar Energy in Sedan, MN

Solar Energy in Sedan

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Sedan with an average of 6.46 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Sedan

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Sedan

The total length of the day in Sedan, MN today (December 25, 2024) will be 8 hours and 46 minutes. [More]

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Sedan, MN Solar Energy

Solar Power in Sedan, MN

Solar Energy Data in Sedan, MN

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Sedan, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Sedan

Based on historical Sedan, 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 Sedan. [1]

Sedan has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.81 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 8% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.16 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Sedan that are always titled at the latitude of Sedan (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.51 kWh/m2/day, or about 18% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.81 kWh/m2/day and approximately 8% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.16 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 Sedan

Solar Radiation Data in Sedan, MN

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Sedan, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Sedan

Sedan, MN has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.89 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Sedan is July with an average of 6.46 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 6.12 kWh/m2/day and August at 6.11 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Sedan (Minnesota) are December with an average of 2.76 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.27 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.49 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Sedan

The average monthly solar radiation level in Sedan, MN, of 4.89 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 24% 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: Sedan vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Sedan

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 25, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:58 am
    • Sunset: 4:44 pm
    • Length of Day: 8:46
Solar Energy Statistics for Sedan

Best Months for Solar in Sedan

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.46 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.12 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.34 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.55 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Sedan

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Solar Power Output in Sedan

The Power of Solar in Sedan, MN

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Sedan, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Sedan

Sedan (MN) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5670.78 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Sedan is July with an average of 603.43 kWhac, followed by August at 569.55 kWhac and June at 560.71 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Sedan (Minnesota) are December with an average of 292.17 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 350.6 kWhac and November at 352.76 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Sedan

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Weather Forecast for Sedan, MN [5]

Tue Dec 24
22°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 6°F
Max: 29°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 97%
Cloud cover: 99%
Wed Dec 25
30°F
Few Clouds
Min: 20°F
Max: 32°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 15%
Thu Dec 26
35°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 30°F
Max: 36°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 100%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Dec 27
39°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 33°F
Max: 40°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 100%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Dec 28
37°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 31°F
Max: 39°F
Light breeze: 7 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 85%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Dec 29
40°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 32°F
Max: 40°F
Light breeze: 8 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 70%
Cloud cover: 92%

More about Sedan

About Sedan

The city of Sedan, MN in Pope County has an approximate population of 45. [6]

Sedan Solar Power

Sedan, MN Solar Energy

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

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