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Solar Power in 55348 (Maple Plain, MN)

Solar Energy in 55348

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 55348 with an average of 6.5 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 55348

Solar panels in 55348 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 55348

The total length of the day in 55348 (Maple Plain, MN) today (May 20, 2024) will be 15 hours and 7 minutes. [More]

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55348 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 55348 (Maple Plain, MN)

Solar Energy Data for 55348

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 55348.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 55348

Solar Radiation Data in 55348

Based on historical 55348 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 55348. [1]

The region associated with 55348 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.82 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 8% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.13 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 55348 that are always titled at the latitude of Maple Plain (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.54 kWh/m2/day, or about 19% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.82 kWh/m2/day and approximately 10% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.13 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 55348

Solar Radiation Data in 55348

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 55348.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 55348

Solar Radiation Data in 55348

The region associated with 55348 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.86 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 55348 is July with an average of 6.5 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.98 kWh/m2/day and May at 5.81 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 55348 are December with an average of 2.84 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.31 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.53 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 55348 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 55348

The average monthly solar radiation level in 55348, of 4.86 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 24% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 26% 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: 55348 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 55348 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 55348

Sunrise / Sunset in 55348

  • Sunrise/Sunset for May 20, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 5:37 am
    • Sunset: 8:44 pm
    • Length of Day: 15:7
Solar Energy Statistics for 55348

Best Months for Solar in 55348

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.5 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.08 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.15 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.51 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 55348

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 55348 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 55348

The Power of Solar in 55348

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 55348. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 55348. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 55348

Solar Radiation Data in 55348

55348 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5634.34 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 55348 is July with an average of 606.33 kWhac, followed by May at 559.89 kWhac and August at 557.57 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 55348 are December with an average of 299.71 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 356.09 kWhac and November at 356.36 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 55348 [5]

Mon May 20
72°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 59°F
Max: 73°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 98%
Tue May 21
64°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 50°F
Max: 69°F
Fresh Breeze: 24 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 92%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed May 22
66°F
Few Clouds
Min: 50°F
Max: 68°F
Strong breeze: 26 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 11%
Thu May 23
73°F
Few Clouds
Min: 53°F
Max: 75°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 16%
Fri May 24
62°F
Light Rain
Min: 51°F
Max: 66°F
Moderate breeze: 12 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat May 25
62°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 44°F
Max: 66°F
Light breeze: 7 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 70%

More about 55348

About 55348

The ZIP code 55348 is associated with the city of Maple Plain in Hennepin County in Minnesota.

55348 Solar Power

55348 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 55348, or for more solar-related resources for MN, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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