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Solar Energy in Thomson, MN

Solar Energy in Thomson

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Thomson with an average of 6.27 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Thomson

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Thomson

The total length of the day in Thomson, MN today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 38 minutes. [More]

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Thomson, MN Solar Energy

Solar Power in Thomson, MN

Solar Energy Data in Thomson, MN

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Thomson, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Thomson

Based on historical Thomson, 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 Thomson. [1]

Thomson has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.67 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 10% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.07 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Thomson that are always titled at the latitude of Thomson (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.47 kWh/m2/day, or about 22% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.67 kWh/m2/day and approximately 10% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.07 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 Thomson

Solar Radiation Data in Thomson, MN

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Thomson, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Thomson

Thomson, MN has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.8 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Thomson is July with an average of 6.27 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.85 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.79 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Thomson (Minnesota) are December with an average of 2.88 kWh/m2/day, followed by November with an average of 2.97 kWh/m2/day and January at 3.42 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Thomson

The average monthly solar radiation level in Thomson, MN, of 4.8 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 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: Thomson vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Thomson

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:55 am
    • Sunset: 7:33 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:38
Solar Energy Statistics for Thomson

Best Months for Solar in Thomson

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.27 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.87 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.73 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.26 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Thomson

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Solar Power Output in Thomson

The Power of Solar in Thomson, MN

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Thomson, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Thomson

Thomson (MN) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5576.45 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Thomson is July with an average of 587.6 kWhac, followed by April at 554.6 kWhac and August at 550.18 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Thomson (Minnesota) are November with an average of 295.56 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 304.47 kWhac and January at 368.95 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Thomson

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Weather Forecast for Thomson, MN [5]

Thu Mar 28
30°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 15°F
Max: 33°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 71%
Cloud cover: 73%
Fri Mar 29
32°F
Snow
Min: 14°F
Max: 33°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 83%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Mar 30
35°F
Snow
Min: 29°F
Max: 36°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 85%
Cloud cover: 99%
Sun Mar 31
38°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 25°F
Max: 38°F
Light breeze: 4 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 77%
Cloud cover: 87%
Mon Apr 1
37°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 27°F
Max: 37°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 83%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
39°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 28°F
Max: 41°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 74%

More about Thomson

About Thomson

The city of Thomson, MN in Carlton County has an approximate population of 159. [6]

Thomson Solar Power

Thomson, MN Solar Energy

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