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Solar Energy in Cologne, MN

Solar Energy in Cologne

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Solar Panels in Cologne

Solar panels in Cologne that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in Cologne

The total length of the day in Cologne, MN today (September 10, 2026) will be 12 hours and 51 minutes. [More]

Solar Power in Cologne, MN

Solar Energy Data in Cologne, MN

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Solar Energy Analysis for Cologne, MN

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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 Cologne

Solar Radiation Data in Cologne, MN

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Solar Radiation Analysis for Cologne, MN

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

Solar Power Levels in Cologne

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Solar Power: Cologne vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Cologne solar radiation levels compare to average levels in a city with historcially high levels (NV) and a city with historically low levels (WA). ^[1]

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Solar Data & Statistics for Cologne

Sunrise / Sunset in Cologne

Sunrise/Sunset for September 10, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:46 am
- Sunset: 7:37 pm
- Length of Day: 12:51

Best Months for Solar in Cologne

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Solar Panel Installs in Cologne

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Solar Power Output in Cologne

The Power of Solar in Cologne, MN

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

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Solar Output Analysis for Cologne, MN

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Cost of Utilities in Cologne

Cologne Electricity Costs

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Solar Power Poll: Cologne

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Cologne Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Cologne, MN ^[5]

Thu Sep 10

75°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 54°F
Max: 80°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 0%

Fri Sep 11

82°F

Light Rain
Min: 62°F
Max: 89°F

Fresh Breeze: 24 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 80%

Sat Sep 12

75°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 59°F
Max: 77°F

Fresh Breeze: 21 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 31%
Cloud cover: 73%

Sun Sep 13

64°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 52°F
Max: 69°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 100%

Mon Sep 14

64°F

Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 54°F
Max: 69°F

Moderate breeze: 17 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 100%

Tue Sep 15

67°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 50°F
Max: 68°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 92%

More about Cologne

About Cologne

The city of Cologne, MN in Carver County has an approximate population of 1,519. ^[6]

Cologne, MN Solar Energy

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