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Solar Energy in Vadnais Heights, MN

Solar Energy in Vadnais Heights

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Vadnais Heights with an average of 6.04 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Vadnais Heights

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Vadnais Heights

The total length of the day in Vadnais Heights, MN today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 37 minutes. [More]

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Vadnais Heights, MN Solar Energy

Solar Power in Vadnais Heights, MN

Solar Energy Data in Vadnais Heights, MN

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Vadnais Heights, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Vadnais Heights

Based on historical Vadnais Heights, 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 Vadnais Heights. [1]

Vadnais Heights has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.8 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 Vadnais Heights that are always titled at the latitude of Vadnais Heights (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.54 kWh/m2/day, or about 19% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.8 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 Vadnais Heights

Solar Radiation Data in Vadnais Heights, MN

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Vadnais Heights.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Vadnais Heights, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Vadnais Heights

Vadnais Heights, MN has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.81 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Vadnais Heights is July with an average of 6.04 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.82 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.8 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Vadnais Heights (Minnesota) are December with an average of 2.91 kWh/m2/day, followed by November with an average of 3.52 kWh/m2/day and January at 3.56 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Vadnais Heights vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Vadnais Heights

The average monthly solar radiation level in Vadnais Heights, MN, of 4.81 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: Vadnais Heights vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Vadnais Heights 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 Vadnais Heights

Sunrise / Sunset in Vadnais Heights

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:58 am
    • Sunset: 7:35 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:37
Solar Energy Statistics for Vadnais Heights

Best Months for Solar in Vadnais Heights

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.04 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.97 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.88 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.38 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Vadnais Heights

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Solar Power Output in Vadnais Heights

The Power of Solar in Vadnais Heights, MN

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Vadnais Heights, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Vadnais Heights

Vadnais Heights (MN) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5551.28 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Vadnais Heights is July with an average of 556.66 kWhac, followed by August at 539.1 kWhac and May at 531.81 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Vadnais Heights (Minnesota) are December with an average of 310.7 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 352.29 kWhac and January at 384.16 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Vadnais Heights

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Vadnais Heights Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Vadnais Heights, MN [5]

Thu Mar 28
28°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 15°F
Max: 31°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 78%
Cloud cover: 6%
Fri Mar 29
35°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 19°F
Max: 39°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 86%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Mar 30
36°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 30°F
Max: 38°F
Moderate breeze: 12 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 77%
Cloud cover: 98%
Sun Mar 31
42°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 31°F
Max: 45°F
Light breeze: 6 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
45°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 34°F
Max: 46°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
46°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 33°F
Max: 47°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 74%

More about Vadnais Heights

About Vadnais Heights

The city of Vadnais Heights, MN in Ramsey County has an approximate population of 12,302. [6]

Vadnais Heights Solar Power

Vadnais Heights, MN Solar Energy

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

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