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Solar Power in 55472 (Minneapolis, MN)

Solar Energy in 55472

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 55472 with an average of 6.28 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 55472

Solar panels in 55472 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 55472

The total length of the day in 55472 (Minneapolis, MN) today (May 01, 2024) will be 14 hours and 21 minutes. [More]

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55472 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 55472 (Minneapolis, MN)

Solar Energy Data for 55472

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 55472.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 55472

Solar Radiation Data in 55472

Based on historical 55472 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 55472. [1]

The region associated with 55472 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.79 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 7% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.09 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 55472 that are always titled at the latitude of Minneapolis (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.56 kWh/m2/day, or about 20% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.79 kWh/m2/day and approximately 11% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.09 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 55472

Solar Radiation Data in 55472

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 55472.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 55472

Solar Radiation Data in 55472

The region associated with 55472 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.91 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 55472 is July with an average of 6.28 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.98 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.73 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 55472 are December with an average of 2.99 kWh/m2/day, followed by November with an average of 3.55 kWh/m2/day and January at 3.67 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 55472 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 55472

The average monthly solar radiation level in 55472, of 4.91 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 25% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 26% 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: 55472 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 55472 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 55472

Sunrise / Sunset in 55472

  • Sunrise/Sunset for May 01, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 5:59 am
    • Sunset: 8:20 pm
    • Length of Day: 14:21
Solar Energy Statistics for 55472

Best Months for Solar in 55472

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.28 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.93 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.77 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.35 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 55472

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 55472 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 55472

The Power of Solar in 55472

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 55472. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 55472. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 55472

Solar Radiation Data in 55472

55472 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5658.13 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 55472 is July with an average of 574.54 kWhac, followed by August at 558.42 kWhac and March at 550.32 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 55472 are December with an average of 314.7 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 355.29 kWhac and January at 389.67 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 55472 [5]

Wed May 1
56°F
Light Rain
Min: 50°F
Max: 63°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 92%
Thu May 2
46°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 54°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 93%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri May 3
67°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 44°F
Max: 71°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 28%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sat May 4
52°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 49°F
Max: 57°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 73%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun May 5
64°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 45°F
Max: 68°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 30%
Cloud cover: 5%
Mon May 6
72°F
Few Clouds
Min: 51°F
Max: 74°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 14%

More about 55472

About 55472

The ZIP code 55472 is associated with the city of Minneapolis in Hennepin County in Minnesota.

55472 Solar Power

55472 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 55472, or for more solar-related resources for MN, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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