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Solar Power in 55578 (Maple Plain, MN)

Solar Energy in 55578

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Solar Panels in 55578

Solar panels in 55578 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 55578

The total length of the day in 55578 (Maple Plain, MN) today (January 19, 2026) will be 9 hours and 21 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 55578 (Maple Plain, MN)

Solar Energy Data for 55578

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Solar Energy Analysis for 55578

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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 55578

Solar Radiation Data in 55578

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 55578

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Solar Power Comparison: 55578 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 55578

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Solar Power: 55578 vs. the U.S.

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Solar Data & Statistics for 55578

Sunrise / Sunset in 55578

Sunrise/Sunset for January 19, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 7:44 am
- Sunset: 5:05 pm
- Length of Day: 9:21

Best Months for Solar in 55578

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Solar Panel Installs in 55578

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Solar Power Output in 55578

The Power of Solar in 55578

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 55578. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 55578. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 55578

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Weather Forecast for 55578 ^[5]

Mon Jan 19

-4°F

Broken Clouds
Min: -6°F
Max: 3°F

Moderate breeze: 17 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 72%
Cloud cover: 58%

Tue Jan 20

9°F

Light Snow
Min: -2°F
Max: 13°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 73%
Cloud cover: 46%

Wed Jan 21

18°F

Snow
Min: 9°F
Max: 22°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 87%
Cloud cover: 70%

Thu Jan 22

1°F

Broken Clouds
Min: -15°F
Max: 9°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 74%
Cloud cover: 73%

Fri Jan 23

-14°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: -20°F
Max: -12°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 8%

Sat Jan 24

-4°F

Light Snow
Min: -14°F
Max: -2°F

Light breeze: 6 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 55578

About 55578

The ZIP code 55578 is associated with the city of Maple Plain in Hennepin County in Minnesota.

55578 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 55578, or for more solar-related resources for MN, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.