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Solar Energy in Saint Charles, MN

Solar Energy in Saint Charles

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Saint Charles with an average of 6.24 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Saint Charles

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Saint Charles

The total length of the day in Saint Charles, MN today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 35 minutes. [More]

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Saint Charles, MN Solar Energy

Solar Power in Saint Charles, MN

Solar Energy Data in Saint Charles, MN

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Saint Charles, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Saint Charles

Based on historical Saint Charles, 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 Saint Charles. [1]

Saint Charles has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.78 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 3% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.9 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Saint Charles that are always titled at the latitude of Saint Charles (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.4 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.78 kWh/m2/day and approximately 13% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.9 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 Saint Charles

Solar Radiation Data in Saint Charles, MN

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Saint Charles.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Saint Charles, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Saint Charles

Saint Charles, MN has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.75 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Saint Charles is July with an average of 6.24 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.9 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.88 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Saint Charles (Minnesota) are December with an average of 2.69 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.27 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.38 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Saint Charles vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Saint Charles

The average monthly solar radiation level in Saint Charles, MN, of 4.75 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 21% 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: Saint Charles vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Saint Charles 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 Saint Charles

Sunrise / Sunset in Saint Charles

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:55 am
    • Sunset: 7:30 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:35
Solar Energy Statistics for Saint Charles

Best Months for Solar in Saint Charles

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.24 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.9 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.72 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.33 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Saint Charles

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Solar Power Output in Saint Charles

The Power of Solar in Saint Charles, MN

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Saint Charles, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Saint Charles

Saint Charles (MN) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5474.67 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Saint Charles is July with an average of 583.43 kWhac, followed by August at 552.6 kWhac and June at 541.44 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Saint Charles (Minnesota) are December with an average of 287.08 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 333.01 kWhac and January at 346.39 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Saint Charles

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Weather Forecast for Saint Charles, MN [5]

Thu Mar 28
29°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 16°F
Max: 32°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 68%
Cloud cover: 4%
Fri Mar 29
45°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 21°F
Max: 53°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 90%
Sat Mar 30
43°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 34°F
Max: 45°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 98%
Sun Mar 31
44°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 32°F
Max: 48°F
Light breeze: 7 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
43°F
Light Rain
Min: 37°F
Max: 43°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
46°F
Light Rain
Min: 34°F
Max: 48°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Saint Charles

About Saint Charles

The city of Saint Charles, MN in Winona County has an approximate population of 3,735. [6]

Saint Charles Solar Power

Saint Charles, MN Solar Energy

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

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