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Solar Energy in Bloomington, MN

Solar Energy in Bloomington

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Bloomington with an average of 6.28 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Bloomington

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Bloomington

The total length of the day in Bloomington, MN today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 40 minutes. [More]

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Bloomington, MN Solar Energy

Solar Power in Bloomington, MN

Solar Energy Data in Bloomington, MN

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Bloomington, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Bloomington

Based on historical Bloomington, 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 Bloomington. [1]

Bloomington has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.81 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 7% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.11 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Bloomington that are always titled at the latitude of Bloomington (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.56 kWh/m2/day, or about 20% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.81 kWh/m2/day and approximately 11% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.11 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 Bloomington

Solar Radiation Data in Bloomington, MN

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Bloomington, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Bloomington

Bloomington, MN has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.85 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Bloomington is July with an average of 6.28 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.9 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.86 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Bloomington (Minnesota) are December with an average of 2.87 kWh/m2/day, followed by November with an average of 3.4 kWh/m2/day and January at 3.63 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Bloomington

The average monthly solar radiation level in Bloomington, MN, of 4.85 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: Bloomington vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Bloomington

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:57 am
    • Sunset: 7:37 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:40
Solar Energy Statistics for Bloomington

Best Months for Solar in Bloomington

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.28 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.91 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.42 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Bloomington

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Solar Power Output in Bloomington

The Power of Solar in Bloomington, MN

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Bloomington, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Bloomington

Bloomington (MN) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5582.15 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Bloomington is July with an average of 572.15 kWhac, followed by August at 544.93 kWhac and June at 535.93 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Bloomington (Minnesota) are December with an average of 305.37 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 334.71 kWhac and January at 389.81 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Bloomington

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Weather Forecast for Bloomington, MN [5]

Fri Mar 29
38°F
Light Rain
Min: 25°F
Max: 44°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 73%
Cloud cover: 98%
Sat Mar 30
41°F
Light Rain
Min: 34°F
Max: 43°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 78%
Sun Mar 31
46°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 35°F
Max: 48°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 65%
Mon Apr 1
40°F
Light Rain
Min: 34°F
Max: 40°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 82%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
43°F
Light Snow
Min: 31°F
Max: 47°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 66%
Wed Apr 3
52°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 33°F
Max: 56°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 27%

More about Bloomington

About Bloomington

The city of Bloomington, MN in Hennepin County has an approximate population of 82,893. [6]

Bloomington Solar Power

Bloomington, MN Solar Energy

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

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