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Solar Power in 55309 (Big Lake, MN)

Solar Energy in 55309

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 55309 with an average of 6.27 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 55309

Solar panels in 55309 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 55309

The total length of the day in 55309 (Big Lake, MN) today (November 19, 2025) will be 9 hours and 24 minutes. [More]

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55309 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 55309 (Big Lake, MN)

Solar Energy Data for 55309

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 55309.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 55309

Solar Radiation Data in 55309

Based on historical 55309 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 55309. [1]

The region associated with 55309 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.78 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 7% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.06 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 55309 that are always titled at the latitude of Big Lake (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.45 kWh/m2/day, or about 18% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.78 kWh/m2/day and approximately 10% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.06 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 55309

Solar Radiation Data in 55309

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 55309.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 55309

Solar Radiation Data in 55309

The region associated with 55309 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.83 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 55309 is July with an average of 6.27 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.94 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.91 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 55309 are December with an average of 2.73 kWh/m2/day, followed by November with an average of 3.25 kWh/m2/day and January at 3.45 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 55309 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 55309

The average monthly solar radiation level in 55309, of 4.83 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: 55309 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 55309 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 55309

Sunrise / Sunset in 55309

  • Sunrise/Sunset for November 19, 2025 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:18 am
    • Sunset: 4:42 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:24
Solar Energy Statistics for 55309

Best Months for Solar in 55309

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.27 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.02 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.08 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.44 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 55309

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 55309 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 55309

The Power of Solar in 55309

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 55309. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 55309. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 55309

Solar Radiation Data in 55309

55309 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5609.76 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 55309 is July with an average of 583.32 kWhac, followed by May at 553.39 kWhac and August at 552.82 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 55309 are December with an average of 294.12 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 317.76 kWhac and January at 373.81 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 55309 [5]

Wed Nov 19
41°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 35°F
Max: 44°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 89%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Nov 20
48°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 35°F
Max: 50°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 99%
Fri Nov 21
44°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 31°F
Max: 47°F
Light breeze: 7 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 38%
Cloud cover: 1%
Sat Nov 22
48°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 32°F
Max: 51°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 98%
Sun Nov 23
47°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 35°F
Max: 49°F
Light breeze: 7 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 48%
Mon Nov 24
50°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 35°F
Max: 52°F
Light breeze: 6 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 1%

More about 55309

About 55309

The ZIP code 55309 is associated with the city of Big Lake in Sherburne County in Minnesota.

55309 Solar Power

55309 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 55309, or for more solar-related resources for MN, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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