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Solar Power in 71055 (Minden, LA)

Solar Energy in 71055

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in 71055 with an average of 5.99 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 71055

Solar panels in 71055 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 71055

The total length of the day in 71055 (Minden, LA) today (April 16, 2024) will be 13 hours and 3 minutes. [More]

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71055 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 71055 (Minden, LA)

Solar Energy Data for 71055

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 71055.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 71055

Solar Radiation Data in 71055

Based on historical 71055 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 71055. [1]

The region associated with 71055 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.51 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 4% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.35 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 71055 that are always titled at the latitude of Minden (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5 kWh/m2/day, or about 11% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.51 kWh/m2/day and approximately 15% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.35 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 71055

Solar Radiation Data in 71055

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 71055.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 71055

Solar Radiation Data in 71055

The region associated with 71055 has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.32 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 71055 is August with an average of 5.99 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 5.93 kWh/m2/day and July at 5.74 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 71055 are December with an average of 4.14 kWh/m2/day, followed by February with an average of 4.63 kWh/m2/day and January at 4.71 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 71055 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 71055

The average monthly solar radiation level in 71055, of 5.32 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 35% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 20% 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: 71055 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 71055 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 71055

Sunrise / Sunset in 71055

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 16, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:41 am
    • Sunset: 7:44 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:3
Solar Energy Statistics for 71055

Best Months for Solar in 71055

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (5.99 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.98 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.29 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.38 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 71055

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 71055 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 71055

The Power of Solar in 71055

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 71055. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 71055. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 71055

Solar Radiation Data in 71055

71055 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5689.02 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 71055 is August with an average of 520.74 kWhac, followed by July at 509.82 kWhac and September at 505.46 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 71055 are December with an average of 390.25 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 394.21 kWhac and November at 441.83 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 71055 [5]

Tue Apr 16
84°F
Light Rain
Min: 66°F
Max: 86°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 71%
Wed Apr 17
80°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 68°F
Max: 83°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 68%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Apr 18
81°F
Light Rain
Min: 67°F
Max: 83°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 99%
Fri Apr 19
69°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 62°F
Max: 72°F
Light breeze: 7 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 82%
Cloud cover: 94%
Sat Apr 20
55°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 52°F
Max: 61°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 97%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Apr 21
52°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 49°F
Max: 52°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 90%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 71055

About 71055

The ZIP code 71055 is associated with the city of Minden in Webster County in Louisiana.

71055 Solar Power

71055 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 71055, or for more solar-related resources for LA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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