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Solar Energy in Shafer, MN

Solar Energy in Shafer

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Shafer with an average of 6.25 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Shafer

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Shafer

The total length of the day in Shafer, MN today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 40 minutes. [More]

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Shafer, MN Solar Energy

Solar Power in Shafer, MN

Solar Energy Data in Shafer, MN

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Shafer, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Shafer

Based on historical Shafer, 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 Shafer. [1]

Shafer has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.78 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 6% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.03 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Shafer that are always titled at the latitude of Shafer (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.47 kWh/m2/day, or about 18% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.78 kWh/m2/day and approximately 11% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.03 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 Shafer

Solar Radiation Data in Shafer, MN

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Shafer, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Shafer

Shafer, MN has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.76 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Shafer is July with an average of 6.25 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.09 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.75 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Shafer (Minnesota) are December with an average of 2.74 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.12 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.23 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Shafer

The average monthly solar radiation level in Shafer, MN, of 4.76 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: Shafer vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Shafer

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:55 am
    • Sunset: 7:35 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:40
Solar Energy Statistics for Shafer

Best Months for Solar in Shafer

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.25 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.98 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.88 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.38 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Shafer

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Solar Power Output in Shafer

The Power of Solar in Shafer, MN

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Shafer, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Shafer

Shafer (MN) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5536.45 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Shafer is July with an average of 586.87 kWhac, followed by August at 569.51 kWhac and May at 548.2 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Shafer (Minnesota) are December with an average of 294.91 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 321.68 kWhac and January at 336.75 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Shafer

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Weather Forecast for Shafer, MN [5]

Fri Mar 29
33°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 12°F
Max: 36°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 99%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Mar 30
39°F
Light Rain
Min: 32°F
Max: 40°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 89%
Cloud cover: 87%
Sun Mar 31
44°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 32°F
Max: 46°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 71%
Cloud cover: 99%
Mon Apr 1
44°F
Light Rain
Min: 32°F
Max: 44°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
42°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 30°F
Max: 44°F
Moderate breeze: 18 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 81%
Wed Apr 3
45°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 30°F
Max: 48°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 39%

More about Shafer

About Shafer

The city of Shafer, MN in Chisago County has an approximate population of 1,045. [6]

Shafer Solar Power

Shafer, MN Solar Energy

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

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