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Solar Power in 55331 (Excelsior, MN)

Solar Energy in 55331

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 55331 with an average of 6.32 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 55331

Solar panels in 55331 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 55331

The total length of the day in 55331 (Excelsior, MN) today (December 24, 2024) will be 8 hours and 51 minutes. [More]

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55331 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 55331 (Excelsior, MN)

Solar Energy Data for 55331

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 55331.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 55331

Solar Radiation Data in 55331

Based on historical 55331 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 55331. [1]

The region associated with 55331 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.78 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 6% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.01 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 55331 that are always titled at the latitude of Excelsior (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.47 kWh/m2/day, or about 18% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.78 kWh/m2/day and approximately 11% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.01 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 55331

Solar Radiation Data in 55331

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 55331.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 55331

Solar Radiation Data in 55331

The region associated with 55331 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 55331 is July with an average of 6.32 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.89 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.74 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 55331 are December with an average of 2.7 kWh/m2/day, followed by November with an average of 3.41 kWh/m2/day and January at 3.47 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 55331 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 55331

The average monthly solar radiation level in 55331, 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: 55331 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 55331 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 55331

Sunrise / Sunset in 55331

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 24, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:48 am
    • Sunset: 4:39 pm
    • Length of Day: 8:51
Solar Energy Statistics for 55331

Best Months for Solar in 55331

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.32 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.96 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.41 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 55331

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 55331 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 55331

The Power of Solar in 55331

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 55331. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 55331. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 55331

Solar Radiation Data in 55331

55331 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5531.43 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 55331 is July with an average of 581.58 kWhac, followed by August at 549.46 kWhac and April at 530.8 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 55331 are December with an average of 289.41 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 333.85 kWhac and January at 372.27 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 55331 [5]

Tue Dec 24
27°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 22°F
Max: 32°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Dec 25
32°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 27°F
Max: 33°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 93%
Cloud cover: 77%
Thu Dec 26
37°F
Light Rain
Min: 29°F
Max: 37°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 100%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Dec 27
38°F
Light Rain
Min: 35°F
Max: 39°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 99%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Dec 28
40°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 34°F
Max: 40°F
Light breeze: 6 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 83%
Cloud cover: 83%
Sun Dec 29
40°F
Light Rain
Min: 33°F
Max: 42°F
Light breeze: 6 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 80%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 55331

About 55331

The ZIP code 55331 is associated with the city of Excelsior in Hennepin County in Minnesota.

55331 Solar Power

55331 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 55331, or for more solar-related resources for MN, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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