Solar Energy LocalSolar Energy Local
Solar Energy & Solar Power Resources

Solar Energy in Wilton, MN

Solar Energy in Wilton

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Wilton with an average of 6.08 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Wilton

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Wilton

The total length of the day in Wilton, MN today (November 21, 2024) will be 9 hours and 7 minutes. [More]

Compare Solar Quotes
Compare Solar Quotes
Wilton, MN Solar Energy

Solar Power in Wilton, MN

Solar Energy Data in Wilton, MN

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Wilton, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Wilton

Based on historical Wilton, 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 Wilton. [1]

Wilton has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.62 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 12% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.1 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Wilton that are always titled at the latitude of Wilton (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.44 kWh/m2/day, or about 23% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.62 kWh/m2/day and approximately 8% 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 Wilton

Solar Radiation Data in Wilton, MN

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Wilton, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Wilton

Wilton, MN has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.77 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Wilton is July with an average of 6.08 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.06 kWh/m2/day and April at 5.76 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Wilton (Minnesota) are December with an average of 2.92 kWh/m2/day, followed by November with an average of 3.09 kWh/m2/day and January at 3.37 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Compare Solar Quotes
Compare Solar Quotes

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

Solar Power Levels in Wilton

The average monthly solar radiation level in Wilton, MN, of 4.77 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: Wilton vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Wilton

  • Sunrise/Sunset for November 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:32 am
    • Sunset: 4:39 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:7
Solar Energy Statistics for Wilton

Best Months for Solar in Wilton

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.08 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.83 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.89 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.24 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Wilton

We do not currently have data on solar panel installations in the city of Wilton, MN at this current time.

Solar Power Output in Wilton

The Power of Solar in Wilton, MN

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Wilton, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Wilton

Wilton (MN) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5578.78 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Wilton is July with an average of 572.14 kWhac, followed by August at 571.09 kWhac and April at 545.66 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Wilton (Minnesota) are December with an average of 311.56 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 320.37 kWhac and January at 370.62 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Wilton

Wilton Electricity Costs

Sorry, Wilton residential electricity prices are currently unavailable.

Please check back later.

Solar Power Poll: Wilton

Vote now: Given all of the data and analysis provided for Wilton, is solar power a good choice for residents of this city?

Yes, solar power is a great option  
No, solar power isn't a good option

Wilton Natural Gas Costs

Sorry, Minnesota residential natural gas prices are currently unavailable.

Please check back later.

Weather Forecast for Wilton, MN [5]

Thu Nov 21
31°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 28°F
Max: 32°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 90%
Cloud cover: 97%
Fri Nov 22
31°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 24°F
Max: 31°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 97%
Sat Nov 23
26°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 21°F
Max: 28°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 65%
Sun Nov 24
33°F
Light Snow
Min: 26°F
Max: 33°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Nov 25
19°F
Light Snow
Min: 16°F
Max: 27°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 72%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Nov 26
21°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 13°F
Max: 23°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 71%
Cloud cover: 99%

More about Wilton

About Wilton

The city of Wilton, MN in Beltrami County has an approximate population of 204. [6]

Wilton Solar Power

Wilton, MN Solar Energy

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

Did you know?

Various missions to space by different countries are known to utilize solar energy as a main power source.

Other Cities in Minnesota

ZIP Codes in MN


Go

References

[ X ]

Is solar right for your home?

Take the first step toward powering your home with solar energy.

Start now with an online solar savings estimate.