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Solar Power in 55304 (Andover, MN)

Solar Energy in 55304

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 55304 with an average of 6.33 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 55304

Solar panels in 55304 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 55304

The total length of the day in 55304 (Andover, MN) today (December 03, 2024) will be 9 hours and 0 minutes. [More]

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55304 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 55304 (Andover, MN)

Solar Energy Data for 55304

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 55304.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 55304

Solar Radiation Data in 55304

Based on historical 55304 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 55304. [1]

The region associated with 55304 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.8 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 8% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.12 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 55304 that are always titled at the latitude of Andover (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.55 kWh/m2/day, or about 20% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.8 kWh/m2/day and approximately 10% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.12 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 55304

Solar Radiation Data in 55304

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 55304.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 55304

Solar Radiation Data in 55304

The region associated with 55304 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.85 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 55304 is July with an average of 6.33 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.93 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.87 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 55304 are December with an average of 2.79 kWh/m2/day, followed by November with an average of 3.44 kWh/m2/day and January at 3.56 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 55304 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 55304

The average monthly solar radiation level in 55304, of 4.85 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: 55304 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 55304 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 55304

Sunrise / Sunset in 55304

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 03, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:33 am
    • Sunset: 4:33 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:0
Solar Energy Statistics for 55304

Best Months for Solar in 55304

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.33 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.96 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.87 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.38 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 55304

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 55304 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 55304

The Power of Solar in 55304

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 55304. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 55304. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 55304

Solar Radiation Data in 55304

55304 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5630.63 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 55304 is July with an average of 582.69 kWhac, followed by August at 550.93 kWhac and May at 548.7 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 55304 are December with an average of 299.91 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 347.83 kWhac and January at 386.04 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 55304 [5]

Tue Dec 3
19°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 13°F
Max: 26°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 71%
Cloud cover: 66%
Wed Dec 4
23°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 11°F
Max: 31°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 86%
Thu Dec 5
17°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 11°F
Max: 19°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 77%
Fri Dec 6
24°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 14°F
Max: 27°F
Light breeze: 7 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 93%
Sat Dec 7
34°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 22°F
Max: 36°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 75%
Sun Dec 8
40°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 32°F
Max: 40°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 41%

More about 55304

About 55304

The ZIP code 55304 is associated with the city of Andover in Anoka County in Minnesota.

55304 Solar Power

55304 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 55304, or for more solar-related resources for MN, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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