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Solar Power in 56540 (Fertile, MN)

Solar Energy in 56540

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 56540 with an average of 6.38 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 56540

Solar panels in 56540 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 56540

The total length of the day in 56540 (Fertile, MN) today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 39 minutes. [More]

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56540 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 56540 (Fertile, MN)

Solar Energy Data for 56540

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 56540.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 56540

Solar Radiation Data in 56540

Based on historical 56540 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 56540. [1]

The region associated with 56540 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.62 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 9% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.98 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 56540 that are always titled at the latitude of Fertile (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.3 kWh/m2/day, or about 19% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.62 kWh/m2/day and approximately 8% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.98 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 56540

Solar Radiation Data in 56540

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 56540.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 56540

Solar Radiation Data in 56540

The region associated with 56540 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.61 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 56540 is July with an average of 6.38 kWh/m2/day, followed by April at 5.88 kWh/m2/day and May at 5.83 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 56540 are December with an average of 2.29 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 2.85 kWh/m2/day and November at 3 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 56540 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 56540

The average monthly solar radiation level in 56540, of 4.61 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 17% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 30% 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: 56540 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 56540 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 56540

Sunrise / Sunset in 56540

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:10 am
    • Sunset: 7:49 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:39
Solar Energy Statistics for 56540

Best Months for Solar in 56540

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.38 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.98 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.21 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.39 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 56540

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 56540 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 56540

The Power of Solar in 56540

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 56540. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 56540. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 56540

Solar Radiation Data in 56540

56540 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5356.82 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 56540 is July with an average of 593.51 kWhac, followed by May at 560.87 kWhac and April at 555.68 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 56540 are December with an average of 243.24 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 298.53 kWhac and January at 311.15 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 56540 [5]

Thu Mar 28
27°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 6°F
Max: 31°F
Light breeze: 6 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 7%
Fri Mar 29
33°F
Snow
Min: 19°F
Max: 33°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 77%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Mar 30
30°F
Light Snow
Min: 26°F
Max: 32°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 89%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Mar 31
33°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 26°F
Max: 35°F
Light breeze: 7 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 76%
Cloud cover: 87%
Mon Apr 1
36°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 25°F
Max: 38°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 96%
Tue Apr 2
42°F
Few Clouds
Min: 29°F
Max: 43°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 21%

More about 56540

About 56540

The ZIP code 56540 is associated with the city of Fertile in Polk County in Minnesota.

56540 Solar Power

56540 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 56540, or for more solar-related resources for MN, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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