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Solar Power in 56118 (Bingham Lake, MN)

Solar Energy in 56118

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 56118 with an average of 6.61 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 56118

Solar panels in 56118 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 56118

The total length of the day in 56118 (Bingham Lake, MN) today (October 15, 2025) will be 11 hours and 4 minutes. [More]

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56118 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 56118 (Bingham Lake, MN)

Solar Energy Data for 56118

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 56118.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 56118

Solar Radiation Data in 56118

Based on historical 56118 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 56118. [1]

The region associated with 56118 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.91 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 8% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.24 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 56118 that are always titled at the latitude of Bingham Lake (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.62 kWh/m2/day, or about 18% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.91 kWh/m2/day and approximately 9% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.24 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 56118

Solar Radiation Data in 56118

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 56118.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 56118

Solar Radiation Data in 56118

The region associated with 56118 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.88 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 56118 is July with an average of 6.61 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.93 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.75 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 56118 are December with an average of 2.9 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.26 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.79 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 56118 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 56118

The average monthly solar radiation level in 56118, of 4.88 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: 56118 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 56118 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 56118

Sunrise / Sunset in 56118

  • Sunrise/Sunset for October 15, 2025 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:33 am
    • Sunset: 6:37 pm
    • Length of Day: 11:4
Solar Energy Statistics for 56118

Best Months for Solar in 56118

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.61 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.18 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.32 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.63 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 56118

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 56118 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 56118

The Power of Solar in 56118

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 56118. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 56118. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 56118

Solar Radiation Data in 56118

56118 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5636.97 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 56118 is July with an average of 612.49 kWhac, followed by August at 552.87 kWhac and April at 535.34 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 56118 are December with an average of 305.19 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 348.76 kWhac and November at 374.71 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 56118 [5]

Wed Oct 15
52°F
Light Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 61°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 100%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Oct 16
72°F
Light Rain
Min: 54°F
Max: 76°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Oct 17
74°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 60°F
Max: 75°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 3%
Sat Oct 18
64°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 52°F
Max: 64°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 7%
Sun Oct 19
55°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 45°F
Max: 57°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 33%
Cloud cover: 0%
Mon Oct 20
62°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 42°F
Max: 67°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 21%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about 56118

About 56118

The ZIP code 56118 is associated with the city of Bingham Lake in Cottonwood County in Minnesota.

56118 Solar Power

56118 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 56118, or for more solar-related resources for MN, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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