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Solar Power in 55790 (Tower, MN)

Solar Energy in 55790

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 55790 with an average of 6.1 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 55790

Solar panels in 55790 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 55790

The total length of the day in 55790 (Tower, MN) today (April 24, 2024) will be 14 hours and 14 minutes. [More]

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55790 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 55790 (Tower, MN)

Solar Energy Data for 55790

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 55790.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 55790

Solar Radiation Data in 55790

Based on historical 55790 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 55790. [1]

The region associated with 55790 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.5 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 6% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.72 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 55790 that are always titled at the latitude of Tower (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.19 kWh/m2/day, or about 20% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.5 kWh/m2/day and approximately 13% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.72 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 55790

Solar Radiation Data in 55790

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 55790.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 55790

Solar Radiation Data in 55790

The region associated with 55790 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.54 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 55790 is July with an average of 6.1 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.86 kWh/m2/day and April at 5.85 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 55790 are December with an average of 2.47 kWh/m2/day, followed by November with an average of 2.52 kWh/m2/day and January at 2.77 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 55790 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 55790

The average monthly solar radiation level in 55790, of 4.54 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 16% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 31% 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: 55790 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 55790 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 55790

Sunrise / Sunset in 55790

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 24, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:00 am
    • Sunset: 8:14 pm
    • Length of Day: 14:14
Solar Energy Statistics for 55790

Best Months for Solar in 55790

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.1 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.69 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.54 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.08 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 55790

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 55790 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 55790

The Power of Solar in 55790

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 55790. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 55790. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 55790

Solar Radiation Data in 55790

55790 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5187.49 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 55790 is July with an average of 559.45 kWhac, followed by April at 547.42 kWhac and August at 542.26 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 55790 are November with an average of 250.1 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 262.98 kWhac and January at 292.49 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 55790 [5]

Wed Apr 24
50°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 25°F
Max: 54°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 33%
Cloud cover: 1%
Thu Apr 25
59°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 32°F
Max: 61°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 25%
Fri Apr 26
44°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 41°F
Max: 46°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 86%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Apr 27
43°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 37°F
Max: 43°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 97%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Apr 28
38°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 33°F
Max: 38°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 86%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 29
38°F
Light Rain
Min: 35°F
Max: 38°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 55790

About 55790

The ZIP code 55790 is associated with the city of Tower in St. Louis County in Minnesota.

55790 Solar Power

55790 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 55790, or for more solar-related resources for MN, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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