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Solar Energy in Trail, MN

Solar Energy in Trail

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Trail with an average of 6.27 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Trail

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Trail

The total length of the day in Trail, MN today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 40 minutes. [More]

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Trail, MN Solar Energy

Solar Power in Trail, MN

Solar Energy Data in Trail, MN

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Trail, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Trail

Based on historical Trail, 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 Trail. [1]

Trail has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.58 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 7% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.87 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Trail that are always titled at the latitude of Trail (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.24 kWh/m2/day, or about 18% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.58 kWh/m2/day and approximately 10% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.87 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 Trail

Solar Radiation Data in Trail, MN

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Trail, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Trail

Trail, MN has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.57 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Trail is July with an average of 6.27 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.08 kWh/m2/day and April at 5.72 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Trail (Minnesota) are December with an average of 2.46 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 2.86 kWh/m2/day and November at 2.93 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Trail

The average monthly solar radiation level in Trail, MN, of 4.57 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 16% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 31% 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: Trail vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Trail

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:07 am
    • Sunset: 7:47 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:40
Solar Energy Statistics for Trail

Best Months for Solar in Trail

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.27 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.91 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.04 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.32 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Trail

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Solar Power Output in Trail

The Power of Solar in Trail, MN

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Trail, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Trail

Trail (MN) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5315.88 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Trail is July with an average of 588 kWhac, followed by August at 569.82 kWhac and April at 541.88 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Trail (Minnesota) are December with an average of 263.18 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 292.69 kWhac and January at 313.74 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Trail

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Weather Forecast for Trail, MN [5]

Thu Mar 28
24°F
Few Clouds
Min: 9°F
Max: 28°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 78%
Cloud cover: 24%
Fri Mar 29
31°F
Snow
Min: 12°F
Max: 32°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 88%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Mar 30
30°F
Light Snow
Min: 27°F
Max: 31°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 93%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Mar 31
30°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 18°F
Max: 31°F
Light breeze: 7 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 86%
Cloud cover: 68%
Mon Apr 1
33°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 17°F
Max: 35°F
Light breeze: 6 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 91%
Cloud cover: 83%
Tue Apr 2
34°F
Few Clouds
Min: 22°F
Max: 36°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 80%
Cloud cover: 20%

More about Trail

About Trail

The city of Trail, MN in Polk County has an approximate population of 46. [6]

Trail Solar Power

Trail, MN Solar Energy

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

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