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Solar Energy in Butterfield, MN

Solar Energy in Butterfield

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Butterfield with an average of 6.49 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Butterfield

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Butterfield

The total length of the day in Butterfield, MN today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 39 minutes. [More]

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Butterfield, MN Solar Energy

Solar Power in Butterfield, MN

Solar Energy Data in Butterfield, MN

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Butterfield, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Butterfield

Based on historical Butterfield, 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 Butterfield. [1]

Butterfield has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.85 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 6% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.11 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Butterfield that are always titled at the latitude of Butterfield (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.53 kWh/m2/day, or about 18% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.85 kWh/m2/day and approximately 10% 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 Butterfield

Solar Radiation Data in Butterfield, MN

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Butterfield, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Butterfield

Butterfield, MN has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.84 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Butterfield is July with an average of 6.49 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.82 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.74 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Butterfield (Minnesota) are December with an average of 2.78 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.34 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.61 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Butterfield

The average monthly solar radiation level in Butterfield, MN, of 4.84 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: Butterfield vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Butterfield

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:04 am
    • Sunset: 7:43 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:39
Solar Energy Statistics for Butterfield

Best Months for Solar in Butterfield

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.49 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.17 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.3 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.62 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Butterfield

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Solar Power Output in Butterfield

The Power of Solar in Butterfield, MN

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Butterfield, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Butterfield

Butterfield (MN) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5587.71 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Butterfield is July with an average of 597.25 kWhac, followed by August at 542.99 kWhac and May at 535.78 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Butterfield (Minnesota) are December with an average of 293.28 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 358.01 kWhac and November at 358.09 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Butterfield

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Weather Forecast for Butterfield, MN [5]

Fri Mar 29
45°F
Light Rain
Min: 27°F
Max: 53°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 90%
Sat Mar 30
40°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 30°F
Max: 43°F
Moderate breeze: 18 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 87%
Sun Mar 31
46°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 35°F
Max: 49°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
38°F
Light Rain
Min: 37°F
Max: 40°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
39°F
Snow
Min: 32°F
Max: 42°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 70%
Cloud cover: 87%
Wed Apr 3
46°F
Few Clouds
Min: 31°F
Max: 50°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 12%

More about Butterfield

About Butterfield

The city of Butterfield, MN in Watonwan County has an approximate population of 586. [6]

Butterfield Solar Power

Butterfield, MN Solar Energy

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

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