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Solar Power in 56140 (Ihlen, MN)

Solar Energy in 56140

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Solar Panels in 56140

Solar panels in 56140 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 56140

The total length of the day in 56140 (Ihlen, MN) today (October 25, 2026) will be 10 hours and 34 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 56140 (Ihlen, MN)

Solar Energy Data for 56140

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Solar Energy Analysis for 56140

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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 56140

Solar Radiation Data in 56140

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 56140

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Solar Power Comparison: 56140 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 56140

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Solar Power: 56140 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 56140 solar radiation levels compare to average levels in a city with historcially high levels (NV) and a city with historically low levels (WA). ^[1]

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Solar Data & Statistics for 56140

Sunrise / Sunset in 56140

Sunrise/Sunset for October 25, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 7:52 am
- Sunset: 6:26 pm
- Length of Day: 10:34

Best Months for Solar in 56140

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Solar Panel Installs in 56140

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Solar Power Output in 56140

The Power of Solar in 56140

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 56140. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 56140. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 56140

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Weather Forecast for 56140 ^[5]

Sun Oct 25

44°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 48°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 72%
Cloud cover: 100%

Mon Oct 26

41°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 40°F
Max: 46°F

Fresh Breeze: 18 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 92%
Cloud cover: 100%

Tue Oct 27

50°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 55°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 70%
Cloud cover: 25%

Wed Oct 28

59°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 59°F

Moderate breeze: 12 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 82%
Cloud cover: 100%

Thu Oct 29

62°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 42°F
Max: 64°F

Light breeze: 7 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 0%

Fri Oct 30

57°F

Light Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 59°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 7%

More about 56140

About 56140

The ZIP code 56140 is associated with the city of Ihlen in Pipestone County in Minnesota.

56140 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 56140, or for more solar-related resources for MN, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.