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Solar Power in 56502 (Detroit Lakes, MN)

Solar Energy in 56502

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Solar Panels in 56502

Solar panels in 56502 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 56502

The total length of the day in 56502 (Detroit Lakes, MN) today (March 31, 2025) will be 12 hours and 51 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 56502 (Detroit Lakes, MN)

Solar Energy Data for 56502

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Solar Energy Analysis for 56502

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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 56502

Solar Radiation Data in 56502

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 56502

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Solar Power Comparison: 56502 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 56502

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Solar Power: 56502 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 56502 solar radiation levels compare to average levels in a city with historcially high levels (NV) and a city with historically low levels (WA). ^[1]

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Solar Data & Statistics for 56502

Sunrise / Sunset in 56502

Sunrise/Sunset for March 31, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 7:01 am
- Sunset: 7:52 pm
- Length of Day: 12:51

Best Months for Solar in 56502

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Solar Panel Installs in 56502

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Solar Power Output in 56502

The Power of Solar in 56502

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 56502. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 56502. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 56502

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Weather Forecast for 56502 ^[5]

Mon Mar 31

37°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 26°F
Max: 39°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 36%
Cloud cover: 45%

Tue Apr 1

34°F

Snow
Min: 28°F
Max: 34°F

Fresh Breeze: 22 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 92%
Cloud cover: 100%

Wed Apr 2

31°F

Heavy Snow
Min: 29°F
Max: 32°F

Fresh Breeze: 21 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 99%
Cloud cover: 100%

Thu Apr 3

32°F

Light Snow
Min: 28°F
Max: 33°F

Moderate breeze: 17 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 100%
Cloud cover: 100%

Fri Apr 4

34°F

Light Snow
Min: 28°F
Max: 34°F

Light breeze: 4 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 100%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sat Apr 5

33°F

Light Snow
Min: 27°F
Max: 35°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 100%
Cloud cover: 74%

More about 56502

About 56502

The ZIP code 56502 is associated with the city of Detroit Lakes in Becker County in Minnesota.

56502 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 56502, or for more solar-related resources for MN, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.