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Solar Power in 55961 (Ostrander, MN)

Solar Energy in 55961

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 55961 with an average of 6.24 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 55961

Solar panels in 55961 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 55961

The total length of the day in 55961 (Ostrander, MN) today (April 24, 2024) will be 13 hours and 56 minutes. [More]

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55961 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 55961 (Ostrander, MN)

Solar Energy Data for 55961

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 55961.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 55961

Solar Radiation Data in 55961

Based on historical 55961 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 55961. [1]

The region associated with 55961 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.81 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.9 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 55961 that are always titled at the latitude of Ostrander (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.41 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.81 kWh/m2/day and approximately 13% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.9 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 55961

Solar Radiation Data in 55961

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 55961.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 55961

Solar Radiation Data in 55961

The region associated with 55961 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.79 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 55961 is July with an average of 6.24 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.93 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.78 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 55961 are December with an average of 2.81 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.01 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.65 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 55961 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 55961

The average monthly solar radiation level in 55961, of 4.79 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 22% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 28% 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: 55961 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 55961 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 55961

Sunrise / Sunset in 55961

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 24, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:09 am
    • Sunset: 8:05 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:56
Solar Energy Statistics for 55961

Best Months for Solar in 55961

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.24 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.94 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.73 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.36 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 55961

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 55961 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 55961

The Power of Solar in 55961

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 55961. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 55961. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 55961

Solar Radiation Data in 55961

55961 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5544.35 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 55961 is July with an average of 581.46 kWhac, followed by August at 557.98 kWhac and May at 535.79 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 55961 are December with an average of 299.28 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 321.67 kWhac and November at 358.48 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 55961 [5]

Wed Apr 24
47°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 31°F
Max: 54°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 1%
Thu Apr 25
57°F
Few Clouds
Min: 38°F
Max: 59°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 13%
Fri Apr 26
48°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 58°F
Strong breeze: 24 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 97%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Apr 27
69°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 57°F
Max: 73°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 46%
Sun Apr 28
63°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 55°F
Max: 71°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 90%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 29
47°F
Light Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 57°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 82%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 55961

About 55961

The ZIP code 55961 is associated with the city of Ostrander in Fillmore County in Minnesota.

55961 Solar Power

55961 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 55961, or for more solar-related resources for MN, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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