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Solar Power in 56173 (Steen, MN)

Solar Energy in 56173

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 56173 with an average of 6.43 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 56173

Solar panels in 56173 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 56173

The total length of the day in 56173 (Steen, MN) today (April 27, 2024) will be 14 hours and 4 minutes. [More]

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56173 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 56173 (Steen, MN)

Solar Energy Data for 56173

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 56173.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 56173

Solar Radiation Data in 56173

Based on historical 56173 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 56173. [1]

The region associated with 56173 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.97 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 8% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.33 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 56173 that are always titled at the latitude of Steen (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.66 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.97 kWh/m2/day and approximately 8% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.33 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 56173

Solar Radiation Data in 56173

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 56173.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 56173

Solar Radiation Data in 56173

The region associated with 56173 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.98 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 56173 is July with an average of 6.43 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.01 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.96 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 56173 are December with an average of 3.11 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.37 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.07 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 56173 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 56173

The average monthly solar radiation level in 56173, of 4.98 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 27% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 25% 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: 56173 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 56173 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 56173

Sunrise / Sunset in 56173

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 27, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:20 am
    • Sunset: 8:24 pm
    • Length of Day: 14:4
Solar Energy Statistics for 56173

Best Months for Solar in 56173

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.43 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.17 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.32 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.63 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 56173

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 56173 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 56173

The Power of Solar in 56173

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 56173. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 56173. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 56173

Solar Radiation Data in 56173

56173 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5761.33 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 56173 is July with an average of 597.22 kWhac, followed by August at 559.58 kWhac and May at 548.46 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 56173 are December with an average of 330.07 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 353.93 kWhac and February at 400.32 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 56173 [5]

Sat Apr 27
52°F
Light Rain
Min: 49°F
Max: 55°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 87%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Apr 28
44°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 48°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 92%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 29
43°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 40°F
Max: 50°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 85%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 30
67°F
Light Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 67°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 98%
Wed May 1
67°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 48°F
Max: 70°F
Light breeze: 7 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 95%
Thu May 2
46°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 39°F
Max: 55°F
Fresh Breeze: 24 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 72%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 56173

About 56173

The ZIP code 56173 is associated with the city of Steen in Rock County in Minnesota.

56173 Solar Power

56173 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 56173, or for more solar-related resources for MN, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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