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Solar Power in 56065 (Mapleton, MN)

Solar Energy in 56065

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 56065 with an average of 6.42 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 56065

Solar panels in 56065 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 56065

The total length of the day in 56065 (Mapleton, MN) today (May 02, 2024) will be 14 hours and 19 minutes. [More]

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56065 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 56065 (Mapleton, MN)

Solar Energy Data for 56065

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 56065.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 56065

Solar Radiation Data in 56065

Based on historical 56065 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 56065. [1]

The region associated with 56065 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.83 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 5% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.04 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 56065 that are always titled at the latitude of Mapleton (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 11% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.04 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 56065

Solar Radiation Data in 56065

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 56065.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 56065

Solar Radiation Data in 56065

The region associated with 56065 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.79 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 56065 is July with an average of 6.42 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.9 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.83 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 56065 are December with an average of 2.68 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.3 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.63 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 56065 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 56065

The average monthly solar radiation level in 56065, of 4.79 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 22% 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: 56065 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 56065 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 56065

Sunrise / Sunset in 56065

  • Sunrise/Sunset for May 02, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:03 am
    • Sunset: 8:22 pm
    • Length of Day: 14:19
Solar Energy Statistics for 56065

Best Months for Solar in 56065

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.42 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.11 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.01 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.53 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 56065

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 56065 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 56065

The Power of Solar in 56065

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 56065. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 56065. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 56065

Solar Radiation Data in 56065

56065 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5522.53 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 56065 is July with an average of 598.53 kWhac, followed by August at 552.24 kWhac and June at 534.28 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 56065 are December with an average of 282.4 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 349.27 kWhac and November at 357.87 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 56065 [5]

Thu May 2
52°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 47°F
Max: 54°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 92%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri May 3
67°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 44°F
Max: 69°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 3%
Sat May 4
57°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 47°F
Max: 61°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 89%
Sun May 5
62°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 44°F
Max: 66°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 0%
Mon May 6
66°F
Light Rain
Min: 51°F
Max: 66°F
Strong breeze: 29 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 72%
Cloud cover: 89%
Tue May 7
65°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 53°F
Max: 69°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 88%

More about 56065

About 56065

The ZIP code 56065 is associated with the city of Mapleton in Blue Earth County in Minnesota.

56065 Solar Power

56065 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 56065, or for more solar-related resources for MN, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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