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Solar Power in 56057 (Le Center, MN)

Solar Energy in 56057

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 56057 with an average of 6.32 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 56057

Solar panels in 56057 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 56057

The total length of the day in 56057 (Le Center, MN) today (May 06, 2024) will be 14 hours and 32 minutes. [More]

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56057 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 56057 (Le Center, MN)

Solar Energy Data for 56057

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 56057.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 56057

Solar Radiation Data in 56057

Based on historical 56057 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 56057. [1]

The region associated with 56057 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.83 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 6% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.08 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 56057 that are always titled at the latitude of Le Center (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.49 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.83 kWh/m2/day and approximately 10% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.08 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 56057

Solar Radiation Data in 56057

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 56057.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 56057

Solar Radiation Data in 56057

The region associated with 56057 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.83 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 56057 is July with an average of 6.32 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.96 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.93 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 56057 are December with an average of 2.96 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.43 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.48 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 56057 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 56057

The average monthly solar radiation level in 56057, of 4.83 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 23% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 27% 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: 56057 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 56057 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 56057

Sunrise / Sunset in 56057

  • Sunrise/Sunset for May 06, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 5:55 am
    • Sunset: 8:27 pm
    • Length of Day: 14:32
Solar Energy Statistics for 56057

Best Months for Solar in 56057

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.32 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.08 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.06 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.5 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 56057

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 56057 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 56057

The Power of Solar in 56057

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 56057. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 56057. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 56057

Solar Radiation Data in 56057

56057 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5557.66 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 56057 is July with an average of 582.44 kWhac, followed by August at 555.78 kWhac and May at 548.9 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 56057 are December with an average of 311.54 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 340.61 kWhac and February at 357.12 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 56057 [5]

Mon May 6
67°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 48°F
Max: 71°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 71%
Tue May 7
66°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 54°F
Max: 69°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 80%
Wed May 8
64°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 49°F
Max: 66°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 46%
Thu May 9
57°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 60°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 40%
Fri May 10
65°F
Light Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 65°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 94%
Sat May 11
62°F
Light Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 63°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 7%

More about 56057

About 56057

The ZIP code 56057 is associated with the city of Le Center in Le Sueur County in Minnesota.

56057 Solar Power

56057 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 56057, or for more solar-related resources for MN, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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