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Solar Energy in Pine City, MN

Solar Energy in Pine City

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Pine City with an average of 6.18 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Pine City

Solar panels in Pine 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 Pine City

The total length of the day in Pine City, MN today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 38 minutes. [More]

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Pine City, MN Solar Energy

Solar Power in Pine City, MN

Solar Energy Data in Pine City, MN

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Pine City, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Pine City

Based on historical Pine 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 Pine City. [1]

Pine City has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.76 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 7% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.05 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Pine City that are always titled at the latitude of Pine City (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.47 kWh/m2/day, or about 19% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.76 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 Pine City

Solar Radiation Data in Pine City, MN

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Pine City, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Pine City

Pine City, 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 Pine City is July with an average of 6.18 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.96 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.91 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Pine City (Minnesota) are December with an average of 2.92 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.1 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.36 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Pine City

The average monthly solar radiation level in Pine City, 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: Pine City vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Pine City

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:57 am
    • Sunset: 7:35 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:38
Solar Energy Statistics for Pine City

Best Months for Solar in Pine City

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.18 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.01 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.97 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.41 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Pine City

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Solar Power Output in Pine City

The Power of Solar in Pine City, MN

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Pine City, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Pine City

Pine City (MN) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5557.83 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Pine City is July with an average of 579.77 kWhac, followed by August at 554.03 kWhac and June at 547.87 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Pine City (Minnesota) are December with an average of 309.83 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 335.3 kWhac and November at 340.83 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Pine City

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Weather Forecast for Pine City, MN [5]

Thu Mar 28
29°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 12°F
Max: 33°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 87%
Fri Mar 29
35°F
Light Rain
Min: 20°F
Max: 39°F
Moderate breeze: 12 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Mar 30
42°F
Light Rain
Min: 32°F
Max: 42°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 60%
Sun Mar 31
43°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 31°F
Max: 43°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 77%
Mon Apr 1
42°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 30°F
Max: 44°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
42°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 29°F
Max: 46°F
Moderate breeze: 18 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 76%

More about Pine City

About Pine City

The city of Pine City, MN in Pine County has an approximate population of 3,123. [6]

Pine City Solar Power

Pine City, MN Solar Energy

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

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