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Solar Power in 55318 (Chaska, MN)

Solar Energy in 55318

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 55318 with an average of 6.37 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 55318

Solar panels in 55318 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 55318

The total length of the day in 55318 (Chaska, MN) today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 39 minutes. [More]

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Solar Energy in 55318 (Chaska, MN)

Solar Energy Data for 55318

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 55318.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 55318

Solar Radiation Data in 55318

Based on historical 55318 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 55318. [1]

The region associated with 55318 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.79 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 6% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.02 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 55318 that are always titled at the latitude of Chaska (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.46 kWh/m2/day, or about 18% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.79 kWh/m2/day and approximately 11% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.02 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 55318

Solar Radiation Data in 55318

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 55318.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 55318

Solar Radiation Data in 55318

The region associated with 55318 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 55318 is July with an average of 6.37 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 55318 are December with an average of 2.78 kWh/m2/day, followed by November with an average of 3.36 kWh/m2/day and January at 3.56 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 55318 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 55318

The average monthly solar radiation level in 55318, 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: 55318 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 55318 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 55318

Sunrise / Sunset in 55318

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:59 am
    • Sunset: 7:38 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:39
Solar Energy Statistics for 55318

Best Months for Solar in 55318

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.37 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.05 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.13 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.48 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 55318

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 55318 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 55318

The Power of Solar in 55318

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 55318. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 55318. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 55318

Solar Radiation Data in 55318

55318 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5580.8 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 55318 is July with an average of 585.39 kWhac, followed by August at 548.97 kWhac and May at 542.9 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 55318 are December with an average of 293.6 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 328.55 kWhac and January at 379.21 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 55318 [5]

Fri Mar 29
36°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 20°F
Max: 44°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 73%
Cloud cover: 87%
Sat Mar 30
40°F
Light Rain
Min: 34°F
Max: 42°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 73%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Mar 31
46°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 35°F
Max: 49°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
40°F
Light Rain
Min: 35°F
Max: 41°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 85%
Cloud cover: 99%
Tue Apr 2
45°F
Light Snow
Min: 33°F
Max: 48°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Apr 3
47°F
Few Clouds
Min: 32°F
Max: 51°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 12%

More about 55318

About 55318

The ZIP code 55318 is associated with the city of Chaska in Carver County in Minnesota.

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55318 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 55318, or for more solar-related resources for MN, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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