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Solar Energy in Richville, MN

Solar Energy in Richville

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Richville with an average of 6.4 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Richville

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Richville

The total length of the day in Richville, MN today (April 26, 2024) will be 14 hours and 14 minutes. [More]

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Richville, MN Solar Energy

Solar Power in Richville, MN

Solar Energy Data in Richville, MN

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Richville, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Richville

Based on historical Richville, 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 Richville. [1]

Richville has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.72 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 8% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.06 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Richville that are always titled at the latitude of Richville (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.41 kWh/m2/day, or about 19% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.72 kWh/m2/day and approximately 9% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.06 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 Richville

Solar Radiation Data in Richville, MN

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Richville, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Richville

Richville, MN has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.62 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Richville is July with an average of 6.4 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.08 kWh/m2/day and April at 5.67 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Richville (Minnesota) are December with an average of 2.49 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.09 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Richville

The average monthly solar radiation level in Richville, MN, of 4.62 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 18% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 30% 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: Richville vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Richville

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 26, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:13 am
    • Sunset: 8:27 pm
    • Length of Day: 14:14
Solar Energy Statistics for Richville

Best Months for Solar in Richville

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.4 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.1 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.39 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.52 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Richville

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Solar Power Output in Richville

The Power of Solar in Richville, MN

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Richville, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Richville

Richville (MN) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5365.2 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Richville is July with an average of 599.49 kWhac, followed by August at 572.42 kWhac and April at 538.85 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Richville (Minnesota) are December with an average of 264.13 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 307.61 kWhac and January at 325.68 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Richville

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Weather Forecast for Richville, MN [5]

Fri Apr 26
45°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 54°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 87%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Apr 27
48°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 50°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 87%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Apr 28
44°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 34°F
Max: 44°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 29
39°F
Light Rain
Min: 35°F
Max: 40°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 93%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 30
54°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 37°F
Max: 58°F
Moderate breeze: 18 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 92%
Wed May 1
49°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 40°F
Max: 53°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Richville

About Richville

The city of Richville, MN in Otter Tail County has an approximate population of 96. [6]

Richville Solar Power

Richville, MN Solar Energy

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

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