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Solar Power in 55345 (Minnetonka, MN)

Solar Energy in 55345

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 55345 with an average of 6.32 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 55345

Solar panels in 55345 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 55345

The total length of the day in 55345 (Minnetonka, MN) today (April 25, 2024) will be 14 hours and 4 minutes. [More]

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55345 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 55345 (Minnetonka, MN)

Solar Energy Data for 55345

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 55345.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 55345

Solar Radiation Data in 55345

Based on historical 55345 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 55345. [1]

The region associated with 55345 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 55345 that are always titled at the latitude of Minnetonka (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 55345

Solar Radiation Data in 55345

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 55345.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 55345

Solar Radiation Data in 55345

The region associated with 55345 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.84 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 55345 is July with an average of 6.32 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.95 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.79 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 55345 are December with an average of 2.93 kWh/m2/day, followed by November with an average of 3.41 kWh/m2/day and January at 3.55 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 55345 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 55345

The average monthly solar radiation level in 55345, of 4.84 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: 55345 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 55345 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 55345

Sunrise / Sunset in 55345

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 25, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:09 am
    • Sunset: 8:13 pm
    • Length of Day: 14:4
Solar Energy Statistics for 55345

Best Months for Solar in 55345

  • 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 55345

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 55345 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 55345

The Power of Solar in 55345

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 55345. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 55345. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 55345

Solar Radiation Data in 55345

55345 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5609.15 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 55345 is July with an average of 581.01 kWhac, followed by June at 547.69 kWhac and May at 547.67 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 55345 are December with an average of 309.86 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 334.01 kWhac and January at 383.73 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 55345 [5]

Thu Apr 25
64°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 47°F
Max: 67°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 34%
Cloud cover: 67%
Fri Apr 26
47°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 53°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 88%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Apr 27
53°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 49°F
Max: 59°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 83%
Cloud cover: 97%
Sun Apr 28
49°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 50°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 77%
Cloud cover: 97%
Mon Apr 29
48°F
Light Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 52°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 71%
Cloud cover: 99%
Tue Apr 30
64°F
Light Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 64°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 71%
Cloud cover: 99%

More about 55345

About 55345

The ZIP code 55345 is associated with the city of Minnetonka in Hennepin County in Minnesota.

55345 Solar Power

55345 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 55345, or for more solar-related resources for MN, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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