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Solar Energy in Murdock, MN

Solar Energy in Murdock

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Murdock with an average of 6.42 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Murdock

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Murdock

The total length of the day in Murdock, MN today (April 19, 2024) will be 13 hours and 48 minutes. [More]

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Murdock, MN Solar Energy

Solar Power in Murdock, MN

Solar Energy Data in Murdock, MN

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Murdock, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Murdock

Based on historical Murdock, 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 Murdock. [1]

Murdock has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.85 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 9% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.21 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Murdock that are always titled at the latitude of Murdock (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.54 kWh/m2/day, or about 18% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.85 kWh/m2/day and approximately 8% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.21 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 Murdock

Solar Radiation Data in Murdock, MN

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Murdock, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Murdock

Murdock, MN has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.79 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Murdock is July with an average of 6.42 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.12 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.91 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Murdock (Minnesota) are December with an average of 2.63 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.05 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.32 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Murdock

The average monthly solar radiation level in Murdock, MN, of 4.79 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: Murdock vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Murdock

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 19, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:26 am
    • Sunset: 8:14 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:48
Solar Energy Statistics for Murdock

Best Months for Solar in Murdock

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.42 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.15 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.38 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.59 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Murdock

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Solar Power Output in Murdock

The Power of Solar in Murdock, MN

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Murdock, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Murdock

Murdock (MN) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5529.43 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Murdock is July with an average of 598.56 kWhac, followed by August at 568.88 kWhac and May at 553.04 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Murdock (Minnesota) are December with an average of 282.91 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 324.24 kWhac and November at 325.84 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Murdock

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Weather Forecast for Murdock, MN [5]

Fri Apr 19
38°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 32°F
Max: 41°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Apr 20
43°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 30°F
Max: 48°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 69%
Sun Apr 21
54°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 34°F
Max: 58°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 30%
Cloud cover: 0%
Mon Apr 22
49°F
Light Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 53°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 81%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 23
48°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 40°F
Max: 53°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 92%
Wed Apr 24
48°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 33°F
Max: 53°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Murdock

About Murdock

The city of Murdock, MN in Swift County has an approximate population of 278. [6]

Murdock Solar Power

Murdock, MN Solar Energy

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

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