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Solar Energy in Hill City, MN

Solar Energy in Hill City

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Hill City with an average of 6.06 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Hill City

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Hill City

The total length of the day in Hill City, MN today (April 17, 2024) will be 13 hours and 45 minutes. [More]

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Hill City, MN Solar Energy

Solar Power in Hill City, MN

Solar Energy Data in Hill City, MN

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Hill City, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Hill City

Based on historical Hill City, 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 Hill City. [1]

Hill City has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.66 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 10% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.05 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Hill City that are always titled at the latitude of Hill City (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.45 kWh/m2/day, or about 22% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.66 kWh/m2/day and approximately 10% 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 Hill City

Solar Radiation Data in Hill City, MN

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Hill City.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Hill City, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Hill City

Hill City, MN has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.78 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Hill City is July with an average of 6.06 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.89 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.61 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Hill City (Minnesota) are December with an average of 2.89 kWh/m2/day, followed by November with an average of 3.05 kWh/m2/day and January at 3.35 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Hill City vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Hill City

The average monthly solar radiation level in Hill City, MN, of 4.78 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 28% 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: Hill City vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Hill City 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 Hill City

Sunrise / Sunset in Hill City

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 17, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:21 am
    • Sunset: 8:06 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:45
Solar Energy Statistics for Hill City

Best Months for Solar in Hill City

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.06 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.89 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.82 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.28 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Hill City

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Solar Power Output in Hill City

The Power of Solar in Hill City, MN

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Hill City, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Hill City

Hill City (MN) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5579.43 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Hill City is March with an average of 571.35 kWhac, followed by July at 569.07 kWhac and August at 553.3 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Hill City (Minnesota) are November with an average of 303.84 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 308.18 kWhac and January at 359.37 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Hill City

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Weather Forecast for Hill City, MN [5]

Wed Apr 17
40°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 38°F
Max: 44°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 90%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Apr 18
45°F
Light Snow
Min: 34°F
Max: 46°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 40%
Fri Apr 19
37°F
Light Snow
Min: 29°F
Max: 39°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 99%
Sat Apr 20
41°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 27°F
Max: 45°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 99%
Sun Apr 21
53°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 29°F
Max: 56°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 31%
Cloud cover: 0%
Mon Apr 22
56°F
Light Rain
Min: 36°F
Max: 56°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 38%
Cloud cover: 99%

More about Hill City

About Hill City

The city of Hill City, MN in Aitkin County has an approximate population of 633. [6]

Hill City Solar Power

Hill City, MN Solar Energy

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

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