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Solar Power in 56470 (Park Rapids, MN)

Solar Energy in 56470

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 56470 with an average of 6.3 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 56470

Solar panels in 56470 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 56470

The total length of the day in 56470 (Park Rapids, MN) today (May 06, 2024) will be 14 hours and 45 minutes. [More]

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56470 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 56470 (Park Rapids, MN)

Solar Energy Data for 56470

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 56470.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 56470

Solar Radiation Data in 56470

Based on historical 56470 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 56470. [1]

The region associated with 56470 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.65 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 8% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.95 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 56470 that are always titled at the latitude of Park Rapids (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.36 kWh/m2/day, or about 19% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.65 kWh/m2/day and approximately 10% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.95 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 56470

Solar Radiation Data in 56470

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 56470.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 56470

Solar Radiation Data in 56470

The region associated with 56470 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.67 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 56470 is July with an average of 6.3 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6 kWh/m2/day and April at 5.81 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 56470 are December with an average of 2.45 kWh/m2/day, followed by November with an average of 3.01 kWh/m2/day and January at 3.11 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 56470 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 56470

The average monthly solar radiation level in 56470, of 4.67 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 19% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 29% 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: 56470 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 56470 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 56470

Sunrise / Sunset in 56470

  • Sunrise/Sunset for May 06, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 5:54 am
    • Sunset: 8:39 pm
    • Length of Day: 14:45
Solar Energy Statistics for 56470

Best Months for Solar in 56470

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.3 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.95 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.36 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 56470

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 56470 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 56470

The Power of Solar in 56470

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 56470. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 56470. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 56470

Solar Radiation Data in 56470

56470 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5448.05 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 56470 is July with an average of 593.44 kWhac, followed by August at 564.7 kWhac and April at 550.74 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 56470 are December with an average of 262.17 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 303.2 kWhac and January at 341.81 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 56470 [5]

Mon May 6
64°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 46°F
Max: 67°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 76%
Tue May 7
55°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 62°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 88%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed May 8
60°F
Light Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 60°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 97%
Thu May 9
59°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 41°F
Max: 61°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 37%
Fri May 10
61°F
Light Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 63°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 99%
Sat May 11
61°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 44°F
Max: 63°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 55%

More about 56470

About 56470

The ZIP code 56470 is associated with the city of Park Rapids in Hubbard County in Minnesota.

56470 Solar Power

56470 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 56470, or for more solar-related resources for MN, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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