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Solar Power in 55781 (Side Lake, MN)

Solar Energy in 55781

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 55781 with an average of 6.28 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 55781

Solar panels in 55781 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 55781

The total length of the day in 55781 (Side Lake, MN) today (April 27, 2024) will be 14 hours and 23 minutes. [More]

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55781 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 55781 (Side Lake, MN)

Solar Energy Data for 55781

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 55781.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 55781

Solar Radiation Data in 55781

Based on historical 55781 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 55781. [1]

The region associated with 55781 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.6 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 12% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.07 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 55781 that are always titled at the latitude of Side Lake (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.44 kWh/m2/day, or about 23% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.6 kWh/m2/day and approximately 9% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.07 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 55781

Solar Radiation Data in 55781

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 55781.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 55781

Solar Radiation Data in 55781

The region associated with 55781 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.67 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 55781 is July with an average of 6.28 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.94 kWh/m2/day and April at 5.82 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 55781 are December with an average of 2.72 kWh/m2/day, followed by November with an average of 2.84 kWh/m2/day and January at 3.15 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 55781 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 55781

The average monthly solar radiation level in 55781, of 4.67 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 19% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 29% 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: 55781 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 55781 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 55781

Sunrise / Sunset in 55781

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 27, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 5:58 am
    • Sunset: 8:21 pm
    • Length of Day: 14:23
Solar Energy Statistics for 55781

Best Months for Solar in 55781

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.28 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.69 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.57 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.09 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 55781

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 55781 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 55781

The Power of Solar in 55781

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 55781. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 55781. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 55781

Solar Radiation Data in 55781

55781 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5412.04 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 55781 is July with an average of 580.94 kWhac, followed by August at 557.84 kWhac and April at 549.44 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 55781 are November with an average of 281.21 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 288.72 kWhac and January at 340.09 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 55781 [5]

Sat Apr 27
42°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 37°F
Max: 44°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Apr 28
47°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 32°F
Max: 51°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 29
37°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 35°F
Max: 37°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 97%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 30
51°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 35°F
Max: 51°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 96%
Wed May 1
41°F
Light Rain
Min: 36°F
Max: 44°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 86%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu May 2
50°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 31°F
Max: 50°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 73%

More about 55781

About 55781

The ZIP code 55781 is associated with the city of Side Lake in St. Louis County in Minnesota.

55781 Solar Power

55781 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 55781, or for more solar-related resources for MN, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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