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Solar Energy in Forest Lake, MN

Solar Energy in Forest Lake

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Forest Lake with an average of 6.37 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Forest Lake

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Forest Lake

The total length of the day in Forest Lake, MN today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 37 minutes. [More]

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Forest Lake, MN Solar Energy

Solar Power in Forest Lake, MN

Solar Energy Data in Forest Lake, MN

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Forest Lake, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Forest Lake

Based on historical Forest Lake, 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 Forest Lake. [1]

Forest Lake has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.79 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 8% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.1 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Forest Lake that are always titled at the latitude of Forest Lake (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.54 kWh/m2/day, or about 20% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.79 kWh/m2/day and approximately 11% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.1 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 Forest Lake

Solar Radiation Data in Forest Lake, MN

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Forest Lake.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Forest Lake, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Forest Lake

Forest Lake, MN has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.8 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Forest Lake is July with an average of 6.37 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.05 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.87 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Forest Lake (Minnesota) are December with an average of 2.81 kWh/m2/day, followed by November with an average of 3.26 kWh/m2/day and January at 3.42 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Forest Lake vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Forest Lake

The average monthly solar radiation level in Forest Lake, MN, of 4.8 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: Forest Lake vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Forest Lake 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 Forest Lake

Sunrise / Sunset in Forest Lake

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:58 am
    • Sunset: 7:35 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:37
Solar Energy Statistics for Forest Lake

Best Months for Solar in Forest Lake

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.37 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.98 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 Forest Lake

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Solar Power Output in Forest Lake

The Power of Solar in Forest Lake, MN

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Forest Lake, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Forest Lake

Forest Lake (MN) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5560.4 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Forest Lake is July with an average of 586.51 kWhac, followed by August at 563.83 kWhac and June at 540.23 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Forest Lake (Minnesota) are December with an average of 301.19 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 326.86 kWhac and January at 370.02 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Forest Lake

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Weather Forecast for Forest Lake, MN [5]

Thu Mar 28
29°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 5°F
Max: 31°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 80%
Cloud cover: 10%
Fri Mar 29
33°F
Light Rain
Min: 9°F
Max: 36°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 98%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Mar 30
36°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 32°F
Max: 38°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 91%
Cloud cover: 90%
Sun Mar 31
40°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 31°F
Max: 45°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 79%
Cloud cover: 83%
Mon Apr 1
42°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 31°F
Max: 42°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
41°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 29°F
Max: 46°F
Moderate breeze: 18 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 69%

More about Forest Lake

About Forest Lake

The city of Forest Lake, MN in Washington County has an approximate population of 18,375. [6]

Forest Lake Solar Power

Forest Lake, MN Solar Energy

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

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