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Solar Power in 55960 (Oronoco, MN)

Solar Energy in 55960

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 55960 with an average of 6.3 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 55960

Solar panels in 55960 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 55960

The total length of the day in 55960 (Oronoco, MN) today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 36 minutes. [More]

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55960 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 55960 (Oronoco, MN)

Solar Energy Data for 55960

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 55960.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 55960

Solar Radiation Data in 55960

Based on historical 55960 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 55960. [1]

The region associated with 55960 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.81 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 5% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.99 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 55960 that are always titled at the latitude of Oronoco (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.46 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.81 kWh/m2/day and approximately 12% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.99 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 55960

Solar Radiation Data in 55960

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 55960.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 55960

Solar Radiation Data in 55960

The region associated with 55960 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.71 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 55960 is July with an average of 6.3 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.88 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.88 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 55960 are December with an average of 2.59 kWh/m2/day, followed by November with an average of 3.24 kWh/m2/day and January at 3.4 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 55960 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 55960

The average monthly solar radiation level in 55960, of 4.71 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 20% 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: 55960 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 55960 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 55960

Sunrise / Sunset in 55960

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:56 am
    • Sunset: 7:32 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:36
Solar Energy Statistics for 55960

Best Months for Solar in 55960

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.3 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.96 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.81 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.37 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 55960

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 55960 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 55960

The Power of Solar in 55960

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 55960. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 55960. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 55960

Solar Radiation Data in 55960

55960 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5465.2 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 55960 is July with an average of 587.7 kWhac, followed by August at 550.67 kWhac and June at 538.89 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 55960 are December with an average of 274.47 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 322.97 kWhac and January at 361.61 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 55960 [5]

Thu Mar 28
30°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 11°F
Max: 41°F
Light breeze: 8 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 68%
Cloud cover: 3%
Fri Mar 29
41°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 18°F
Max: 50°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 76%
Cloud cover: 94%
Sat Mar 30
43°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 35°F
Max: 46°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 94%
Sun Mar 31
48°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 35°F
Max: 51°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 99%
Mon Apr 1
45°F
Light Rain
Min: 36°F
Max: 45°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 90%
Tue Apr 2
36°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 31°F
Max: 41°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 80%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 55960

About 55960

The ZIP code 55960 is associated with the city of Oronoco in Olmsted County in Minnesota.

55960 Solar Power

55960 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 55960, or for more solar-related resources for MN, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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