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Solar Power in 56571 (Ottertail, MN)

Solar Energy in 56571

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Solar Panels in 56571

Solar panels in 56571 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 56571

The total length of the day in 56571 (Ottertail, MN) today (September 17, 2025) will be 12 hours and 30 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 56571 (Ottertail, MN)

Solar Energy Data for 56571

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Solar Energy Analysis for 56571

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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 56571

Solar Radiation Data in 56571

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 56571

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Solar Power Comparison: 56571 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 56571

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Solar Power: 56571 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 56571 solar radiation levels compare to average levels in a city with historcially high levels (NV) and a city with historically low levels (WA). ^[1]

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Solar Data & Statistics for 56571

Sunrise / Sunset in 56571

Sunrise/Sunset for September 17, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 7:01 am
- Sunset: 7:31 pm
- Length of Day: 12:30

Best Months for Solar in 56571

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Solar Panel Installs in 56571

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Solar Power Output in 56571

The Power of Solar in 56571

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 56571. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 56571. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 56571

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Weather Forecast for 56571 ^[5]

Wed Sep 17

75°F

Light Rain
Min: 60°F
Max: 77°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 100%

Thu Sep 18

66°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 58°F
Max: 71°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 84%
Cloud cover: 100%

Fri Sep 19

59°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 56°F
Max: 63°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 98%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sat Sep 20

67°F

Light Rain
Min: 58°F
Max: 68°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 74%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sun Sep 21

73°F

Light Rain
Min: 55°F
Max: 73°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 99%

Mon Sep 22

78°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 59°F
Max: 78°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 23%

More about 56571

About 56571

The ZIP code 56571 is associated with the city of Ottertail in Otter Tail County in Minnesota.

56571 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 56571, or for more solar-related resources for MN, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.