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Solar Energy in Atwater, MN

Solar Energy in Atwater

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Atwater with an average of 6.48 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Atwater

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Atwater

The total length of the day in Atwater, MN today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 37 minutes. [More]

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Atwater, MN Solar Energy

Solar Power in Atwater, MN

Solar Energy Data in Atwater, MN

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Atwater, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Atwater

Based on historical Atwater, 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 Atwater. [1]

Atwater has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.82 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 8% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.13 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Atwater that are always titled at the latitude of Atwater (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.5 kWh/m2/day, or about 18% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.82 kWh/m2/day and approximately 9% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.13 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 Atwater

Solar Radiation Data in Atwater, MN

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Atwater, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Atwater

Atwater, MN has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.82 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Atwater is July with an average of 6.48 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 6.21 kWh/m2/day and August at 6.01 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Atwater (Minnesota) are December with an average of 2.63 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.24 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.42 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Atwater

The average monthly solar radiation level in Atwater, MN, of 4.82 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: Atwater vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Atwater

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:05 am
    • Sunset: 7:42 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:37
Solar Energy Statistics for Atwater

Best Months for Solar in Atwater

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.48 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.09 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.2 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.52 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Atwater

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Solar Power Output in Atwater

The Power of Solar in Atwater, MN

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Atwater, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Atwater

Atwater (MN) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5579.2 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Atwater is July with an average of 603.35 kWhac, followed by June at 571.15 kWhac and August at 559.45 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Atwater (Minnesota) are December with an average of 278.52 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 343.76 kWhac and November at 344.23 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Atwater

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Atwater Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Atwater, MN [5]

Thu Mar 28
22°F
Few Clouds
Min: 1°F
Max: 26°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 79%
Cloud cover: 13%
Fri Mar 29
32°F
Light Rain
Min: 13°F
Max: 34°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Mar 30
31°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 25°F
Max: 33°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 95%
Cloud cover: 98%
Sun Mar 31
32°F
Light Snow
Min: 28°F
Max: 32°F
Light breeze: 6 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 99%
Cloud cover: 81%
Mon Apr 1
34°F
Light Snow
Min: 29°F
Max: 37°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 99%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
35°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 28°F
Max: 39°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 80%
Cloud cover: 43%

More about Atwater

About Atwater

The city of Atwater, MN in Kandiyohi County has an approximate population of 1,133. [6]

Atwater Solar Power

Atwater, MN Solar Energy

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

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