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Solar Power in 56716 (Crookston, MN)

Solar Energy in 56716

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 56716 with an average of 6.41 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 56716

Solar panels in 56716 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 56716

The total length of the day in 56716 (Crookston, MN) today (December 21, 2024) will be 8 hours and 28 minutes. [More]

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56716 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 56716 (Crookston, MN)

Solar Energy Data for 56716

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 56716.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 56716

Solar Radiation Data in 56716

Based on historical 56716 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 56716. [1]

The region associated with 56716 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.58 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 9% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.94 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 56716 that are always titled at the latitude of Crookston (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.23 kWh/m2/day, or about 18% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.58 kWh/m2/day and approximately 7% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.94 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 56716

Solar Radiation Data in 56716

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 56716.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 56716

Solar Radiation Data in 56716

The region associated with 56716 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.62 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 56716 is July with an average of 6.41 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 6.08 kWh/m2/day and August at 6.01 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 56716 are December with an average of 2.45 kWh/m2/day, followed by November with an average of 2.73 kWh/m2/day and January at 2.95 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 56716 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 56716

The average monthly solar radiation level in 56716, of 4.62 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 18% 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: 56716 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 56716 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 56716

Sunrise / Sunset in 56716

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 8:10 am
    • Sunset: 4:38 pm
    • Length of Day: 8:28
Solar Energy Statistics for 56716

Best Months for Solar in 56716

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.41 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.03 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.26 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.42 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 56716

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 56716 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 56716

The Power of Solar in 56716

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 56716. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 56716. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 56716

Solar Radiation Data in 56716

56716 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5369.12 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 56716 is July with an average of 595.77 kWhac, followed by August at 567.99 kWhac and June at 557.59 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 56716 are December with an average of 261.07 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 278.89 kWhac and January at 324.39 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 56716 [5]

Sat Dec 21
14°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: -7°F
Max: 17°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 78%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Dec 22
19°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 4°F
Max: 20°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 89%
Cloud cover: 25%
Mon Dec 23
11°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: -1°F
Max: 15°F
Light breeze: 8 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 93%
Cloud cover: 91%
Tue Dec 24
22°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 5°F
Max: 24°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 92%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Dec 25
24°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 12°F
Max: 26°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 95%
Cloud cover: 56%
Thu Dec 26
31°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 24°F
Max: 33°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 56716

About 56716

The ZIP code 56716 is associated with the city of Crookston in Polk County in Minnesota.

56716 Solar Power

56716 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 56716, or for more solar-related resources for MN, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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