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Solar Power in 55016 (Cottage Grove, MN)

Solar Energy in 55016

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Solar Panels in 55016

Solar panels in 55016 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 55016

The total length of the day in 55016 (Cottage Grove, MN) today (November 18, 2025) will be 9 hours and 30 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 55016 (Cottage Grove, MN)

Solar Energy Data for 55016

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Solar Energy Analysis for 55016

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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 55016

Solar Radiation Data in 55016

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 55016

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Solar Power Comparison: 55016 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 55016

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Solar Power: 55016 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 55016 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 55016

Sunrise / Sunset in 55016

Sunrise/Sunset for November 18, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 7:12 am
- Sunset: 4:42 pm
- Length of Day: 9:30

Best Months for Solar in 55016

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Solar Panel Installs in 55016

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Solar Power Output in 55016

The Power of Solar in 55016

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 55016. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 55016. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 55016

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Weather Forecast for 55016 ^[5]

Tue Nov 18

40°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 35°F
Max: 43°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 98%

Wed Nov 19

40°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 34°F
Max: 43°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 87%
Cloud cover: 100%

Thu Nov 20

46°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 37°F
Max: 52°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 79%
Cloud cover: 84%

Fri Nov 21

44°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 35°F
Max: 47°F

Light breeze: 6 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 1%

Sat Nov 22

50°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 35°F
Max: 53°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sun Nov 23

47°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 36°F
Max: 49°F

Light breeze: 7 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 3%

More about 55016

About 55016

The ZIP code 55016 is associated with the city of Cottage Grove in Washington County in Minnesota.

55016 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 55016, or for more solar-related resources for MN, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.