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Solar Energy in Centerville, MN

Solar Energy in Centerville

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Centerville with an average of 6.13 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Centerville

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Centerville

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

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Centerville, MN Solar Energy

Solar Power in Centerville, MN

Solar Energy Data in Centerville, MN

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Centerville, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Centerville

Based on historical Centerville, 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 Centerville. [1]

Centerville has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.78 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 7% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.05 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Centerville that are always titled at the latitude of Centerville (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.51 kWh/m2/day, or about 19% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.78 kWh/m2/day and approximately 11% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.05 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 Centerville

Solar Radiation Data in Centerville, MN

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Centerville, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Centerville

Centerville, MN has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.81 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Centerville is July with an average of 6.13 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.09 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.91 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Centerville (Minnesota) are December with an average of 2.77 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.3 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.41 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Centerville

The average monthly solar radiation level in Centerville, MN, of 4.81 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 22% 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: Centerville vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Centerville

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:56 am
    • Sunset: 7:36 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:40
Solar Energy Statistics for Centerville

Best Months for Solar in Centerville

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.13 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.99 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.91 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.39 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Centerville

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Solar Power Output in Centerville

The Power of Solar in Centerville, MN

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Centerville, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Centerville

Centerville (MN) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5546.04 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Centerville is July with an average of 564.57 kWhac, followed by August at 560.91 kWhac and June at 538.53 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Centerville (Minnesota) are December with an average of 295.33 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 341.98 kWhac and January at 354.28 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Centerville

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Weather Forecast for Centerville, MN [5]

Fri Mar 29
35°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 16°F
Max: 38°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 91%
Cloud cover: 99%
Sat Mar 30
38°F
Light Rain
Min: 32°F
Max: 38°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 87%
Cloud cover: 92%
Sun Mar 31
44°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 32°F
Max: 46°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 70%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
43°F
Light Rain
Min: 33°F
Max: 43°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
42°F
Light Snow
Min: 30°F
Max: 46°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 77%
Wed Apr 3
45°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 31°F
Max: 48°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 49%

More about Centerville

About Centerville

The city of Centerville, MN in Anoka County has an approximate population of 3,792. [6]

Centerville Solar Power

Centerville, MN Solar Energy

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

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