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Solar Energy in Waconia, MN

Solar Energy in Waconia

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Waconia with an average of 6.38 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Waconia

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Waconia

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

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Waconia, MN Solar Energy

Solar Power in Waconia, MN

Solar Energy Data in Waconia, MN

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Waconia, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Waconia

Based on historical Waconia, 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 Waconia. [1]

Waconia has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.81 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 6% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.07 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Waconia that are always titled at the latitude of Waconia (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.48 kWh/m2/day, or about 18% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.81 kWh/m2/day and approximately 10% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.07 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 Waconia

Solar Radiation Data in Waconia, MN

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Waconia, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Waconia

Waconia, MN has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.79 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Waconia is July with an average of 6.38 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.84 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.79 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Waconia (Minnesota) are December with an average of 2.6 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.22 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.49 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Waconia

The average monthly solar radiation level in Waconia, MN, of 4.79 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 22% 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: Waconia vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Waconia

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:59 am
    • Sunset: 7:39 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:40
Solar Energy Statistics for Waconia

Best Months for Solar in Waconia

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.38 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.05 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.08 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.47 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Waconia

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Solar Power Output in Waconia

The Power of Solar in Waconia, MN

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Waconia, MN

Solar Radiation Data in Waconia

Waconia (MN) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5538.01 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Waconia is July with an average of 596.79 kWhac, followed by May at 546.68 kWhac and June at 538.88 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Waconia (Minnesota) are December with an average of 278.78 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 344.34 kWhac and November at 346.63 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Waconia

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Waconia Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Waconia, MN [5]

Fri Mar 29
35°F
Light Rain
Min: 20°F
Max: 40°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 93%
Cloud cover: 99%
Sat Mar 30
37°F
Light Rain
Min: 29°F
Max: 38°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 78%
Cloud cover: 47%
Sun Mar 31
43°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 32°F
Max: 43°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 65%
Mon Apr 1
37°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 33°F
Max: 37°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 89%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
41°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 29°F
Max: 46°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 64%
Wed Apr 3
51°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 32°F
Max: 54°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 28%

More about Waconia

About Waconia

The city of Waconia, MN in Carver County has an approximate population of 10,697. [6]

Waconia Solar Power

Waconia, MN Solar Energy

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

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