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Solar Energy in Minden, NE

Solar Energy in Minden

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Minden with an average of 6.41 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Minden

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Minden

The total length of the day in Minden, NE today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 35 minutes. [More]

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Minden, NE Solar Energy

Solar Power in Minden, NE

Solar Energy Data in Minden, NE

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Minden, NE

Solar Radiation Data in Minden

Based on historical Minden, NE data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in Minden. [1]

Minden has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.42 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 13% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 5.07 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Minden that are always titled at the latitude of Minden (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.23 kWh/m2/day, or about 18% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.42 kWh/m2/day and approximately 3% greater than the average monthly DNI of 5.07 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 Minden

Solar Radiation Data in Minden, NE

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Minden, NE

Solar Radiation Data in Minden

Minden, NE has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.41 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Minden is July with an average of 6.41 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.35 kWh/m2/day and June at 6.25 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Minden (Nebraska) are December with an average of 3.76 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.09 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.66 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Minden

The average monthly solar radiation level in Minden, NE, of 5.41 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 38% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 18% 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: Minden vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Minden

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:22 am
    • Sunset: 7:57 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:35
Solar Energy Statistics for Minden

Best Months for Solar in Minden

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.41 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.28 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.76 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.86 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Minden

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Solar Power Output in Minden

The Power of Solar in Minden, NE

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Minden, NE

Solar Radiation Data in Minden

Minden (NE) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6177.68 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Minden is July with an average of 591.74 kWhac, followed by August at 588.44 kWhac and June at 568.53 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Minden (Nebraska) are December with an average of 386.2 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 423.4 kWhac and February at 425.04 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Minden

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Weather Forecast for Minden, NE [5]

Fri Mar 29
60°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 38°F
Max: 64°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 99%
Sat Mar 30
50°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 38°F
Max: 57°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 88%
Sun Mar 31
52°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 41°F
Max: 59°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 71%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
60°F
Light Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 60°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 90%
Tue Apr 2
45°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 34°F
Max: 51°F
Strong breeze: 25 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 99%
Wed Apr 3
56°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 36°F
Max: 63°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 4%

More about Minden

About Minden

The city of Minden, NE in Kearney County has an approximate population of 2,923. [6]

Minden Solar Power

Minden, NE Solar Energy

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

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