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Solar Power in 55577 (Maple Plain, MN)

Solar Energy in 55577

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 55577 with an average of 6.34 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 55577

Solar panels in 55577 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 55577

The total length of the day in 55577 (Maple Plain, MN) today (May 03, 2024) will be 14 hours and 27 minutes. [More]

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55577 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 55577 (Maple Plain, MN)

Solar Energy Data for 55577

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 55577.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 55577

Solar Radiation Data in 55577

Based on historical 55577 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 55577. [1]

The region associated with 55577 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.82 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 8% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.15 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 55577 that are always titled at the latitude of Maple Plain (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.57 kWh/m2/day, or about 20% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.82 kWh/m2/day and approximately 10% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.15 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 55577

Solar Radiation Data in 55577

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 55577.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 55577

Solar Radiation Data in 55577

The region associated with 55577 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.9 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 55577 is July with an average of 6.34 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.02 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.99 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 55577 are December with an average of 2.85 kWh/m2/day, followed by November with an average of 3.49 kWh/m2/day and January at 3.56 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 55577 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 55577

The average monthly solar radiation level in 55577, of 4.9 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 25% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 26% 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: 55577 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 55577 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 55577

Sunrise / Sunset in 55577

  • Sunrise/Sunset for May 03, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 5:57 am
    • Sunset: 8:24 pm
    • Length of Day: 14:27
Solar Energy Statistics for 55577

Best Months for Solar in 55577

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.34 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.04 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.03 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.46 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 55577

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 55577 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 55577

The Power of Solar in 55577

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 55577. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 55577. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 55577

Solar Radiation Data in 55577

55577 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5698.72 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 55577 is July with an average of 592.45 kWhac, followed by August at 567.26 kWhac and June at 550.06 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 55577 are December with an average of 305.33 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 352.39 kWhac and January at 384.42 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 55577 [5]

Fri May 3
61°F
Few Clouds
Min: 44°F
Max: 66°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 15%
Sat May 4
49°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 59°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 78%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun May 5
63°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 42°F
Max: 66°F
Light breeze: 7 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 0%
Mon May 6
66°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 49°F
Max: 69°F
Moderate breeze: 18 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 74%
Tue May 7
68°F
Light Rain
Min: 55°F
Max: 71°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 61%
Wed May 8
69°F
Light Rain
Min: 52°F
Max: 69°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 8%

More about 55577

About 55577

The ZIP code 55577 is associated with the city of Maple Plain in Hennepin County in Minnesota.

55577 Solar Power

55577 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 55577, or for more solar-related resources for MN, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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