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Solar Energy in Shorewood, MN

Solar Energy in Shorewood

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Shorewood with an average of 6.26 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Shorewood

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Shorewood

The total length of the day in Shorewood, MN today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 40 minutes. [More]

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Shorewood, MN Solar Energy

Solar Power in Shorewood, MN

Solar Energy Data in Shorewood, MN

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Shorewood, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Shorewood

Based on historical Shorewood, 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 Shorewood. [1]

Shorewood has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.78 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 6% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.01 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Shorewood that are always titled at the latitude of Shorewood (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.47 kWh/m2/day, or about 18% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.78 kWh/m2/day and approximately 11% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.01 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 Shorewood

Solar Radiation Data in Shorewood, MN

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Shorewood, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Shorewood

Shorewood, 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 Shorewood is July with an average of 6.26 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.92 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.71 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Shorewood (Minnesota) are December with an average of 2.92 kWh/m2/day, followed by November with an average of 3.41 kWh/m2/day and January at 3.55 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Shorewood

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

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Shorewood

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:58 am
    • Sunset: 7:38 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:40
Solar Energy Statistics for Shorewood

Best Months for Solar in Shorewood

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.26 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.96 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.41 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Shorewood

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Solar Power Output in Shorewood

The Power of Solar in Shorewood, MN

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Shorewood, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Shorewood

Shorewood (MN) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5504.18 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Shorewood is July with an average of 575.88 kWhac, followed by June at 545.1 kWhac and May at 540.28 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Shorewood (Minnesota) are December with an average of 308.85 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 333.62 kWhac and February at 382.8 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Shorewood

Shorewood Electricity Costs

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Shorewood Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Shorewood, MN [5]

Fri Mar 29
37°F
Light Rain
Min: 22°F
Max: 42°F
Moderate breeze: 12 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 83%
Cloud cover: 99%
Sat Mar 30
39°F
Light Rain
Min: 33°F
Max: 40°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 76%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Mar 31
45°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 34°F
Max: 47°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
42°F
Light Rain
Min: 35°F
Max: 42°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 74%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
44°F
Light Snow
Min: 31°F
Max: 48°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 74%
Wed Apr 3
44°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 32°F
Max: 49°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 37%

More about Shorewood

About Shorewood

The city of Shorewood, MN in Hennepin County has an approximate population of 7,307. [6]

Shorewood Solar Power

Shorewood, MN Solar Energy

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

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