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Solar Energy in Long Prairie, MN

Solar Energy in Long Prairie

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Long Prairie with an average of 6.23 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Long Prairie

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Long Prairie

The total length of the day in Long Prairie, MN today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 41 minutes. [More]

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Long Prairie, MN Solar Energy

Solar Power in Long Prairie, MN

Solar Energy Data in Long Prairie, MN

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Long Prairie, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Long Prairie

Based on historical Long Prairie, 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 Long Prairie. [1]

Long Prairie has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.77 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 8% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.12 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Long Prairie that are always titled at the latitude of Long Prairie (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.49 kWh/m2/day, or about 19% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.77 kWh/m2/day and approximately 9% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.12 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 Long Prairie

Solar Radiation Data in Long Prairie, MN

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Long Prairie.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Long Prairie, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Long Prairie

Long Prairie, MN has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.73 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Long Prairie is July with an average of 6.23 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6 kWh/m2/day and April at 5.79 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Long Prairie (Minnesota) are December with an average of 2.84 kWh/m2/day, followed by November with an average of 3.05 kWh/m2/day and January at 3.25 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Long Prairie vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Long Prairie

The average monthly solar radiation level in Long Prairie, MN, of 4.73 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 20% 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: Long Prairie vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Long Prairie 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 Long Prairie

Sunrise / Sunset in Long Prairie

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:03 am
    • Sunset: 7:44 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:41
Solar Energy Statistics for Long Prairie

Best Months for Solar in Long Prairie

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.23 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.04 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.12 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.45 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Long Prairie

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Solar Power Output in Long Prairie

The Power of Solar in Long Prairie, MN

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Long Prairie, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Long Prairie

Long Prairie (MN) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5519.65 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Long Prairie is July with an average of 583.77 kWhac, followed by August at 565.82 kWhac and April at 555.9 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Long Prairie (Minnesota) are December with an average of 300.84 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 306.59 kWhac and January at 349.67 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Long Prairie

Long Prairie Electricity Costs

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Long Prairie Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Long Prairie, MN [5]

Fri Mar 29
30°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 13°F
Max: 33°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 81%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Mar 30
33°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 27°F
Max: 35°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 90%
Cloud cover: 99%
Sun Mar 31
38°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 26°F
Max: 40°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 81%
Cloud cover: 61%
Mon Apr 1
39°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 28°F
Max: 42°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
42°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 28°F
Max: 45°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 34%
Wed Apr 3
46°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 30°F
Max: 50°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 49%

More about Long Prairie

About Long Prairie

The city of Long Prairie, MN in Todd County has an approximate population of 3,458. [6]

Long Prairie Solar Power

Long Prairie, MN Solar Energy

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

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