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Solar Energy in Winthrop, MN

Solar Energy in Winthrop

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Winthrop with an average of 6.46 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Winthrop

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Winthrop

The total length of the day in Winthrop, MN today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 36 minutes. [More]

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Winthrop, MN Solar Energy

Solar Power in Winthrop, MN

Solar Energy Data in Winthrop, MN

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Winthrop, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Winthrop

Based on historical Winthrop, 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 Winthrop. [1]

Winthrop has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.86 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 7% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.17 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Winthrop that are always titled at the latitude of Winthrop (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.54 kWh/m2/day, or about 18% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.86 kWh/m2/day and approximately 9% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.17 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 Winthrop

Solar Radiation Data in Winthrop, MN

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Winthrop, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Winthrop

Winthrop, MN has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.83 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Winthrop is July with an average of 6.46 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.02 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.95 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Winthrop (Minnesota) are December with an average of 2.87 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.49 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.63 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Winthrop

The average monthly solar radiation level in Winthrop, MN, of 4.83 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: Winthrop vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Winthrop

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:04 am
    • Sunset: 7:40 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:36
Solar Energy Statistics for Winthrop

Best Months for Solar in Winthrop

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.46 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.11 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.12 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.53 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Winthrop

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Solar Power Output in Winthrop

The Power of Solar in Winthrop, MN

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Winthrop, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Winthrop

Winthrop (MN) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5582.54 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Winthrop is July with an average of 593.66 kWhac, followed by August at 559.38 kWhac and May at 557.43 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Winthrop (Minnesota) are December with an average of 307.86 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 363.33 kWhac and February at 369.4 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Winthrop

Winthrop Electricity Costs

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Winthrop Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Winthrop, MN [5]

Thu Mar 28
26°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 9°F
Max: 30°F
Light breeze: 6 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 72%
Cloud cover: 5%
Fri Mar 29
38°F
Light Rain
Min: 22°F
Max: 44°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 88%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Mar 30
35°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 28°F
Max: 38°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 99%
Sun Mar 31
41°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 32°F
Max: 45°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 68%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
45°F
Light Rain
Min: 36°F
Max: 48°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
44°F
Light Rain
Min: 33°F
Max: 47°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 72%

More about Winthrop

About Winthrop

The city of Winthrop, MN in Sibley County has an approximate population of 1,399. [6]

Winthrop Solar Power

Winthrop, MN Solar Energy

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