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Solar Energy in South Saint Paul, MN

Solar Energy in South Saint Paul

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in South Saint Paul with an average of 6.24 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in South Saint Paul

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

Sunrise & Sunset in South Saint Paul

The total length of the day in South Saint Paul, MN today (November 21, 2024) will be 9 hours and 23 minutes. [More]

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South Saint Paul, MN Solar Energy

Solar Power in South Saint Paul, MN

Solar Energy Data in South Saint Paul, MN

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for South Saint Paul, MN

Solar Radiation Data in South Saint Paul

Based on historical South Saint Paul, 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 South Saint Paul. [1]

South Saint Paul has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.81 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 7% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.1 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in South Saint Paul that are always titled at the latitude of South Saint Paul (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.55 kWh/m2/day, or about 19% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.81 kWh/m2/day and approximately 11% 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 South Saint Paul

Solar Radiation Data in South Saint Paul, MN

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for South Saint Paul, MN

Solar Radiation Data in South Saint Paul

South Saint Paul, MN has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.83 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in South Saint Paul is July with an average of 6.24 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.96 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.63 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in South Saint Paul (Minnesota) are December with an average of 2.71 kWh/m2/day, followed by November with an average of 3.43 kWh/m2/day and January at 3.61 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: South Saint Paul vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in South Saint Paul

The average monthly solar radiation level in South Saint Paul, MN, of 4.83 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 23% 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: South Saint Paul vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average South Saint Paul 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 South Saint Paul

Sunrise / Sunset in South Saint Paul

  • Sunrise/Sunset for November 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:16 am
    • Sunset: 4:39 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:23
Solar Energy Statistics for South Saint Paul

Best Months for Solar in South Saint Paul

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.24 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.98 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.88 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.39 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in South Saint Paul

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Solar Power Output in South Saint Paul

The Power of Solar in South Saint Paul, MN

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for South Saint Paul, MN

Solar Radiation Data in South Saint Paul

South Saint Paul (MN) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5573.77 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in South Saint Paul is July with an average of 571.48 kWhac, followed by August at 556.49 kWhac and March at 539.12 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in South Saint Paul (Minnesota) are December with an average of 289.71 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 337.67 kWhac and January at 387.91 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in South Saint Paul

South Saint Paul Electricity Costs

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South Saint Paul Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for South Saint Paul, MN [5]

Thu Nov 21
39°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 28°F
Max: 40°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 81%
Cloud cover: 88%
Fri Nov 22
38°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 32°F
Max: 41°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 74%
Cloud cover: 76%
Sat Nov 23
36°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 32°F
Max: 39°F
Light breeze: 7 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Nov 24
38°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 31°F
Max: 42°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 98%
Mon Nov 25
32°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 26°F
Max: 40°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Nov 26
29°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 23°F
Max: 31°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 1%

More about South Saint Paul

About South Saint Paul

The city of South Saint Paul, MN in Dakota County has an approximate population of 20,160. [6]

South Saint Paul Solar Power

South Saint Paul, MN Solar Energy

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

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