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Solar Power in 55596 (Loretto, MN)

Solar Energy in 55596

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 55596 with an average of 6.34 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 55596

Solar panels in 55596 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 55596

The total length of the day in 55596 (Loretto, MN) today (December 17, 2024) will be 8 hours and 50 minutes. [More]

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55596 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 55596 (Loretto, MN)

Solar Energy Data for 55596

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 55596.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 55596

Solar Radiation Data in 55596

Based on historical 55596 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 55596. [1]

The region associated with 55596 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 55596 that are always titled at the latitude of Loretto (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 55596

Solar Radiation Data in 55596

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 55596.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 55596

Solar Radiation Data in 55596

The region associated with 55596 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 55596 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 55596 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: 55596 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 55596

The average monthly solar radiation level in 55596, 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: 55596 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 55596 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 55596

Sunrise / Sunset in 55596

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 17, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:45 am
    • Sunset: 4:35 pm
    • Length of Day: 8:50
Solar Energy Statistics for 55596

Best Months for Solar in 55596

  • 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 55596

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 55596 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 55596

The Power of Solar in 55596

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 55596. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 55596. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 55596

Solar Radiation Data in 55596

55596 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 55596 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 55596 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 55596 [5]

Tue Dec 17
27°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 22°F
Max: 28°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Dec 18
18°F
Few Clouds
Min: 14°F
Max: 25°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 22%
Thu Dec 19
22°F
Snow
Min: 17°F
Max: 23°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 93%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Dec 20
20°F
Light Snow
Min: 12°F
Max: 21°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 86%
Cloud cover: 69%
Sat Dec 21
20°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 10°F
Max: 21°F
Light breeze: 7 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 86%
Cloud cover: 99%
Sun Dec 22
26°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 15°F
Max: 30°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 87%
Cloud cover: 88%

More about 55596

About 55596

The ZIP code 55596 is associated with the city of Loretto in Hennepin County in Minnesota.

55596 Solar Power

55596 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 55596, or for more solar-related resources for MN, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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