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Solar Energy in Farmington, MN

Solar Energy in Farmington

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Farmington with an average of 6.29 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Farmington

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Farmington

The total length of the day in Farmington, MN today (April 19, 2024) will be 13 hours and 46 minutes. [More]

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Farmington, MN Solar Energy

Solar Power in Farmington, MN

Solar Energy Data in Farmington, MN

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Farmington, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Farmington

Based on historical Farmington, 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 Farmington. [1]

Farmington has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.78 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 5% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.98 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Farmington that are always titled at the latitude of Farmington (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.43 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.78 kWh/m2/day and approximately 11% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.98 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 Farmington

Solar Radiation Data in Farmington, MN

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Farmington, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Farmington

Farmington, MN has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.67 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Farmington is July with an average of 6.29 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.79 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.78 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Farmington (Minnesota) are December with an average of 2.61 kWh/m2/day, followed by November with an average of 3.11 kWh/m2/day and January at 3.19 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Farmington

The average monthly solar radiation level in Farmington, MN, of 4.67 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 19% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 29% 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: Farmington vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Farmington

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 19, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:18 am
    • Sunset: 8:04 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:46
Solar Energy Statistics for Farmington

Best Months for Solar in Farmington

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.29 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.04 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.01 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.46 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Farmington

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Solar Power Output in Farmington

The Power of Solar in Farmington, MN

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Farmington, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Farmington

Farmington (MN) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5404.24 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Farmington is July with an average of 579.86 kWhac, followed by August at 539.72 kWhac and May at 535.3 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Farmington (Minnesota) are December with an average of 280.69 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 310.24 kWhac and January at 336.29 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Farmington

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Weather Forecast for Farmington, MN [5]

Fri Apr 19
39°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 34°F
Max: 41°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 85%
Sat Apr 20
44°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 30°F
Max: 46°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 85%
Sun Apr 21
54°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 34°F
Max: 57°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 36%
Cloud cover: 0%
Mon Apr 22
56°F
Light Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 56°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 23
40°F
Light Rain
Min: 35°F
Max: 47°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 70%
Cloud cover: 98%
Wed Apr 24
42°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 28°F
Max: 46°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 32%
Cloud cover: 99%

More about Farmington

About Farmington

The city of Farmington, MN in Dakota County has an approximate population of 21,086. [6]

Farmington Solar Power

Farmington, MN Solar Energy

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

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