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Solar Power in 56343 (Kensington, MN)

Solar Energy in 56343

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 56343 with an average of 6.57 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 56343

Solar panels in 56343 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 56343

The total length of the day in 56343 (Kensington, MN) today (December 26, 2024) will be 8 hours and 45 minutes. [More]

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56343 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 56343 (Kensington, MN)

Solar Energy Data for 56343

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 56343.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 56343

Solar Radiation Data in 56343

Based on historical 56343 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 56343. [1]

The region associated with 56343 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.8 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 9% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.16 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 56343 that are always titled at the latitude of Kensington (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.48 kWh/m2/day, or about 18% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.8 kWh/m2/day and approximately 8% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.16 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 56343

Solar Radiation Data in 56343

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 56343.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 56343

Solar Radiation Data in 56343

The region associated with 56343 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.83 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 56343 is July with an average of 6.57 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 6.29 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.98 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 56343 are December with an average of 2.83 kWh/m2/day, followed by November with an average of 3.29 kWh/m2/day and January at 3.44 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 56343 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 56343

The average monthly solar radiation level in 56343, of 4.83 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 23% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 27% 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: 56343 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 56343 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 56343

Sunrise / Sunset in 56343

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 26, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 8:01 am
    • Sunset: 4:46 pm
    • Length of Day: 8:45
Solar Energy Statistics for 56343

Best Months for Solar in 56343

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.57 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.16 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.37 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.58 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 56343

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 56343 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 56343

The Power of Solar in 56343

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 56343. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 56343. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 56343

Solar Radiation Data in 56343

56343 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5577.78 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 56343 is July with an average of 606.34 kWhac, followed by June at 578.99 kWhac and August at 558.97 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 56343 are December with an average of 298.49 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 325.23 kWhac and January at 366.95 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 56343 [5]

Thu Dec 26
32°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 28°F
Max: 35°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 91%
Cloud cover: 87%
Fri Dec 27
37°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 33°F
Max: 38°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 100%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Dec 28
35°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 32°F
Max: 37°F
Light breeze: 7 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 88%
Cloud cover: 87%
Sun Dec 29
37°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 28°F
Max: 37°F
Light breeze: 7 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 74%
Cloud cover: 77%
Mon Dec 30
29°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 21°F
Max: 29°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 73%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Dec 31
18°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 15°F
Max: 19°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 73%
Cloud cover: 97%

More about 56343

About 56343

The ZIP code 56343 is associated with the city of Kensington in Douglas County in Minnesota.

56343 Solar Power

56343 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 56343, or for more solar-related resources for MN, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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