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Solar Power in 55417 (Minneapolis, MN)

Solar Energy in 55417

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 55417 with an average of 6.26 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 55417

Solar panels in 55417 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 55417

The total length of the day in 55417 (Minneapolis, MN) today (April 14, 2025) will be 13 hours and 31 minutes. [More]

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Solar Energy in 55417 (Minneapolis, MN)

Solar Energy Data for 55417

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 55417.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 55417

Solar Radiation Data in 55417

Based on historical 55417 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 55417. [1]

The region associated with 55417 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.79 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 7% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.09 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 55417 that are always titled at the latitude of Minneapolis (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.56 kWh/m2/day, or about 20% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.79 kWh/m2/day and approximately 11% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.09 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 55417

Solar Radiation Data in 55417

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 55417.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 55417

Solar Radiation Data in 55417

The region associated with 55417 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.8 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 55417 is July with an average of 6.26 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.99 kWh/m2/day and May at 5.57 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 55417 are December with an average of 2.78 kWh/m2/day, followed by November with an average of 3.31 kWh/m2/day and January at 3.62 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 55417 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 55417

The average monthly solar radiation level in 55417, of 4.8 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 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: 55417 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 55417 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 55417

Sunrise / Sunset in 55417

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 14, 2025 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:27 am
    • Sunset: 7:58 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:31
Solar Energy Statistics for 55417

Best Months for Solar in 55417

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.26 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.93 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.77 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.35 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 55417

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 55417 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 55417

The Power of Solar in 55417

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 55417. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 55417. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 55417

Solar Radiation Data in 55417

55417 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5521.84 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 55417 is July with an average of 576.19 kWhac, followed by August at 559 kWhac and March at 538.87 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 55417 are December with an average of 301.39 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 321.76 kWhac and January at 381.01 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 55417 [5]

Mon Apr 14
49°F
Light Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 54°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 15
49°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 36°F
Max: 52°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 35%
Cloud cover: 10%
Wed Apr 16
53°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 36°F
Max: 59°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 36%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Apr 17
61°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 61°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 70%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Apr 18
53°F
Light Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 58°F
Moderate breeze: 12 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Apr 19
49°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 36°F
Max: 54°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 34%
Cloud cover: 6%

More about 55417

About 55417

The ZIP code 55417 is associated with the city of Minneapolis in Hennepin County in Minnesota.

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55417 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 55417, or for more solar-related resources for MN, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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