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Solar Energy in Towner, ND

Solar Energy in Towner

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Towner with an average of 6.7 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Towner

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Towner

The total length of the day in Towner, ND today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 41 minutes. [More]

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Towner, ND Solar Energy

Solar Power in Towner, ND

Solar Energy Data in Towner, ND

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Towner, ND

Solar Radiation Data in Towner

Based on historical Towner, ND data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in Towner. [1]

Towner has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.69 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 12% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.21 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Towner that are always titled at the latitude of Towner (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.39 kWh/m2/day, or about 19% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.69 kWh/m2/day and approximately 4% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.21 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 Towner

Solar Radiation Data in Towner, ND

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Towner, ND

Solar Radiation Data in Towner

Towner, ND has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.68 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Towner is July with an average of 6.7 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.39 kWh/m2/day and May at 5.96 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Towner (North Dakota) are December with an average of 2.31 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 2.62 kWh/m2/day and November at 2.99 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Towner

The average monthly solar radiation level in Towner, ND, of 4.68 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 19% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 29% 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: Towner vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Towner

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:25 am
    • Sunset: 8:06 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:41
Solar Energy Statistics for Towner

Best Months for Solar in Towner

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.7 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.33 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.96 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.7 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Towner

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Solar Power Output in Towner

The Power of Solar in Towner, ND

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Towner, ND

Solar Radiation Data in Towner

Towner (ND) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5426.96 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Towner is July with an average of 617.21 kWhac, followed by August at 595.76 kWhac and May at 582.2 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Towner (North Dakota) are December with an average of 244.11 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 285.81 kWhac and November at 308.52 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Towner

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Towner Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Towner, ND [5]

Thu Mar 28
32°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 18°F
Max: 36°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 34%
Cloud cover: 32%
Fri Mar 29
28°F
Snow
Min: 26°F
Max: 31°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 91%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Mar 30
30°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 23°F
Max: 33°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 72%
Cloud cover: 34%
Sun Mar 31
29°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 21°F
Max: 32°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 5%
Mon Apr 1
33°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 25°F
Max: 37°F
Light breeze: 7 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 8%
Tue Apr 2
46°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 29°F
Max: 48°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 32%

More about Towner

About Towner

The city of Towner, ND in McHenry County has an approximate population of 533. [6]

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Towner, ND Solar Energy

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

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