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Solar Energy in Elgin, ND

Solar Energy in Elgin

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Elgin with an average of 6.92 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Elgin

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Elgin

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

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Elgin, ND Solar Energy

Solar Power in Elgin, ND

Solar Energy Data in Elgin, ND

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Elgin, ND

Solar Radiation Data in Elgin

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

Elgin has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.96 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 16% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.69 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Elgin that are always titled at the latitude of Elgin (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.81 kWh/m2/day, or about 21% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.96 kWh/m2/day and approximately 3% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.69 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 Elgin

Solar Radiation Data in Elgin, ND

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Elgin, ND

Solar Radiation Data in Elgin

Elgin, ND has a average annual solar radiation value of 5 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Elgin is July with an average of 6.92 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.59 kWh/m2/day and June at 6.35 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Elgin (North Dakota) are December with an average of 2.68 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.13 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.69 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Elgin

The average monthly solar radiation level in Elgin, ND, of 5 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 27% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 24% 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: Elgin vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Elgin

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:32 am
    • Sunset: 7:11 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:39
Solar Energy Statistics for Elgin

Best Months for Solar in Elgin

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.92 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.49 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (7.24 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.91 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Elgin

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Solar Power Output in Elgin

The Power of Solar in Elgin, ND

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Elgin, ND

Solar Radiation Data in Elgin

Elgin (ND) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5765.43 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Elgin is July with an average of 632.96 kWhac, followed by August at 609.26 kWhac and June at 580.33 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Elgin (North Dakota) are December with an average of 290.24 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 332.82 kWhac and February at 362.25 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Elgin

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Elgin Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Elgin, ND [5]

Thu Mar 28
29°F
Light Snow
Min: 10°F
Max: 32°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 87%
Cloud cover: 57%
Fri Mar 29
33°F
Snow
Min: 26°F
Max: 34°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 91%
Cloud cover: 98%
Sat Mar 30
34°F
Light Snow
Min: 25°F
Max: 36°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 73%
Cloud cover: 79%
Sun Mar 31
34°F
Light Snow
Min: 26°F
Max: 36°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 74%
Cloud cover: 88%
Mon Apr 1
34°F
Light Snow
Min: 29°F
Max: 37°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 85%
Cloud cover: 96%
Tue Apr 2
47°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 30°F
Max: 49°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 35%

More about Elgin

About Elgin

The city of Elgin, ND in Grant County has an approximate population of 642. [6]

Elgin Solar Power

Elgin, ND Solar Energy

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

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