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Solar Energy in Willow River, MN

Solar Energy in Willow River

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Willow River with an average of 6.14 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Willow River

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Willow River

The total length of the day in Willow River, MN today (November 21, 2024) will be 9 hours and 14 minutes. [More]

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Willow River, MN Solar Energy

Solar Power in Willow River, MN

Solar Energy Data in Willow River, MN

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Willow River, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Willow River

Based on historical Willow River, 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 Willow River. [1]

Willow River has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.71 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 9% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.08 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Willow River that are always titled at the latitude of Willow River (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.5 kWh/m2/day, or about 21% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.71 kWh/m2/day and approximately 10% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.08 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 Willow River

Solar Radiation Data in Willow River, MN

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Willow River.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Willow River, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Willow River

Willow River, 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 Willow River is July with an average of 6.14 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.09 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.71 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Willow River (Minnesota) are December with an average of 2.7 kWh/m2/day, followed by November with an average of 3.13 kWh/m2/day and January at 3.51 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Willow River vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Willow River

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

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Willow River 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 Willow River

Sunrise / Sunset in Willow River

  • Sunrise/Sunset for November 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:20 am
    • Sunset: 4:34 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:14
Solar Energy Statistics for Willow River

Best Months for Solar in Willow River

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.14 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.94 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.81 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.33 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Willow River

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Solar Power Output in Willow River

The Power of Solar in Willow River, MN

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Willow River, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Willow River

Willow River (MN) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5559.18 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Willow River is August with an average of 572.7 kWhac, followed by July at 570.66 kWhac and March at 549.69 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Willow River (Minnesota) are December with an average of 297.7 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 311.66 kWhac and January at 383.14 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Willow River

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Weather Forecast for Willow River, MN [5]

Thu Nov 21
37°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 29°F
Max: 39°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 83%
Cloud cover: 79%
Fri Nov 22
36°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 29°F
Max: 39°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 78%
Cloud cover: 69%
Sat Nov 23
33°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 27°F
Max: 35°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 99%
Sun Nov 24
35°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 29°F
Max: 37°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Nov 25
32°F
Light Snow
Min: 25°F
Max: 32°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 76%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Nov 26
26°F
Light Snow
Min: 21°F
Max: 27°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 69%

More about Willow River

About Willow River

The city of Willow River, MN in Pine County has an approximate population of 415. [6]

Willow River Solar Power

Willow River, MN Solar Energy

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

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