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Solar Energy in Staples, MN

Solar Energy in Staples

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

Solar Panels in Staples

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Staples

The total length of the day in Staples, MN today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 39 minutes. [More]

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Staples, MN Solar Energy

Solar Power in Staples, MN

Solar Energy Data in Staples, MN

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Staples, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Staples

Based on historical Staples, 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 Staples. [1]

Staples has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.75 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 9% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.14 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Staples that are always titled at the latitude of Staples (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.51 kWh/m2/day, or about 20% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.75 kWh/m2/day and approximately 9% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.14 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 Staples

Solar Radiation Data in Staples, MN

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Staples, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Staples

Staples, MN has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.77 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Staples is July with an average of 6.25 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.14 kWh/m2/day and May at 5.72 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Staples (Minnesota) are December with an average of 2.71 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.12 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.27 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Staples

The average monthly solar radiation level in Staples, MN, of 4.77 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: Staples vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Staples

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:04 am
    • Sunset: 7:43 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:39
Solar Energy Statistics for Staples

Best Months for Solar in Staples

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.25 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.01 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.07 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.42 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Staples

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Solar Power Output in Staples

The Power of Solar in Staples, MN

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Staples, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Staples

Staples (MN) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5552.5 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Staples is August with an average of 580.78 kWhac, followed by July at 577.3 kWhac and May at 554.48 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Staples (Minnesota) are December with an average of 289.11 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 322.41 kWhac and January at 340.76 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Staples

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Weather Forecast for Staples, MN [5]

Thu Mar 28
22°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 8°F
Max: 30°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 79%
Cloud cover: 7%
Fri Mar 29
32°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 15°F
Max: 35°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 96%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Mar 30
33°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 30°F
Max: 34°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 87%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Mar 31
37°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 28°F
Max: 39°F
Light breeze: 7 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 84%
Mon Apr 1
40°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 29°F
Max: 43°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 99%
Tue Apr 2
42°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 28°F
Max: 45°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 10%

More about Staples

About Staples

The city of Staples, MN in Todd County has an approximate population of 2,981. [6]

Staples Solar Power

Staples, MN Solar Energy

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

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