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Solar Power in Minnesota
Solar Energy Levels in Minnesota
The average monthly solar radiation level in Minnesota's capital city, Saint Paul, of 4.91 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 25% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in an area with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 26% less than the average level of 6.61 kWh/m2/day in an area with historically high levels (NV). [1]
→ Values listed as 0 (zero) are not available (N/A).
→ Minnesota values listed here are based on the capital, Saint Paul.
Solar Radiation in Minnesota
Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Minnesota solar radiation levels compare to average levels in an area with historcially high levels (NV) and one 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).
→ Minnesota values listed here are based on the capital, Saint Paul.
Cost of Utilities in Minnesota
Minnesota Electricity Costs
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Minnesota Natural Gas Costs
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More about Minnesota
About Minnesota
Minnesota ranks 21st among all states in the U.S. with a population of approximately 5,303,925. [4]
Solar Energy in MN
To learn more about solar energy and solar power in Minnesota, or for additional solar-related resources in MN, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Did you know?
The solar energy that strikes the Earth in one hour could provide all of the Earth's energy needs for a complete year.