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Solar Power in 56026 (Ellendale, MN)

Solar Energy in 56026

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 56026 with an average of 6.35 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 56026

Solar panels in 56026 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 56026

The total length of the day in 56026 (Ellendale, MN) today (April 30, 2024) will be 14 hours and 14 minutes. [More]

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56026 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 56026 (Ellendale, MN)

Solar Energy Data for 56026

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 56026.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 56026

Solar Radiation Data in 56026

Based on historical 56026 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 56026. [1]

The region associated with 56026 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.83 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 4% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.99 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 56026 that are always titled at the latitude of Ellendale (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.46 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.83 kWh/m2/day and approximately 12% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.99 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 56026

Solar Radiation Data in 56026

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 56026.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 56026

Solar Radiation Data in 56026

The region associated with 56026 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.75 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 56026 is July with an average of 6.35 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.98 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.84 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 56026 are December with an average of 2.77 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.52 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.53 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 56026 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 56026

The average monthly solar radiation level in 56026, of 4.75 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 21% 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: 56026 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 56026 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 56026

Sunrise / Sunset in 56026

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 30, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:03 am
    • Sunset: 8:17 pm
    • Length of Day: 14:14
Solar Energy Statistics for 56026

Best Months for Solar in 56026

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.35 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.05 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.93 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.47 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 56026

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 56026 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 56026

The Power of Solar in 56026

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 56026. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 56026. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 56026

Solar Radiation Data in 56026

56026 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5513.19 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 56026 is July with an average of 591.06 kWhac, followed by August at 562.63 kWhac and June at 541.17 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 56026 are December with an average of 295.88 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 341.06 kWhac and November at 352.91 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 56026 [5]

Tue Apr 30
66°F
Very Heavy Rain
Min: 41°F
Max: 71°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 8%
Wed May 1
60°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 46°F
Max: 63°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 5%
Thu May 2
54°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 50°F
Max: 56°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri May 3
60°F
Light Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 63°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sat May 4
50°F
Light Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 57°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 87%
Cloud cover: 97%
Sun May 5
66°F
Few Clouds
Min: 46°F
Max: 69°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 24%

More about 56026

About 56026

The ZIP code 56026 is associated with the city of Ellendale in Steele County in Minnesota.

56026 Solar Power

56026 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 56026, or for more solar-related resources for MN, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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