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Solar Energy in Winsted, MN

Solar Energy in Winsted

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Winsted with an average of 6.39 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Winsted

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Winsted

The total length of the day in Winsted, MN today (April 24, 2024) will be 14 hours and 2 minutes. [More]

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Winsted, MN Solar Energy

Solar Power in Winsted, MN

Solar Energy Data in Winsted, MN

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Winsted, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Winsted

Based on historical Winsted, 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 Winsted. [1]

Winsted has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.81 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 6% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.07 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Winsted that are always titled at the latitude of Winsted (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.47 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.81 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 Winsted

Solar Radiation Data in Winsted, MN

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Winsted, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Winsted

Winsted, MN has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.84 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Winsted is July with an average of 6.39 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 6.04 kWh/m2/day and August at 6.02 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Winsted (Minnesota) are December with an average of 2.62 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.23 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.55 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Winsted

The average monthly solar radiation level in Winsted, MN, of 4.84 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: Winsted vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Winsted

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 24, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:13 am
    • Sunset: 8:15 pm
    • Length of Day: 14:2
Solar Energy Statistics for Winsted

Best Months for Solar in Winsted

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.39 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.07 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.08 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.49 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Winsted

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Solar Power Output in Winsted

The Power of Solar in Winsted, MN

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Winsted, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Winsted

Winsted (MN) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5583.18 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Winsted is July with an average of 593.89 kWhac, followed by August at 560.1 kWhac and June at 554.49 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Winsted (Minnesota) are December with an average of 276.44 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 344.82 kWhac and November at 353.11 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Winsted

Winsted Electricity Costs

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Winsted Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Winsted, MN [5]

Wed Apr 24
53°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 35°F
Max: 58°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 0%
Thu Apr 25
62°F
Light Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 64°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 76%
Fri Apr 26
48°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 51°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 93%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Apr 27
51°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 47°F
Max: 55°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 87%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Apr 28
42°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 47°F
Moderate breeze: 18 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 95%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 29
43°F
Light Rain
Min: 40°F
Max: 46°F
Moderate breeze: 12 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 88%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Winsted

About Winsted

The city of Winsted, MN in McLeod County has an approximate population of 2,355. [6]

Winsted Solar Power

Winsted, MN Solar Energy

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

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