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Solar Power in 56149 (Lake Benton, MN)

Solar Energy in 56149

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Solar Panels in 56149

Solar panels in 56149 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 56149

The total length of the day in 56149 (Lake Benton, MN) today (February 16, 2026) will be 10 hours and 36 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 56149 (Lake Benton, MN)

Solar Energy Data for 56149

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Solar Energy Analysis for 56149

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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 56149

Solar Radiation Data in 56149

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 56149

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Solar Power Comparison: 56149 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 56149

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Solar Power: 56149 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 56149 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 56149

Sunrise / Sunset in 56149

Sunrise/Sunset for February 16, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 7:21 am
- Sunset: 5:57 pm
- Length of Day: 10:36

Best Months for Solar in 56149

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Solar Panel Installs in 56149

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Solar Power Output in 56149

The Power of Solar in 56149

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 56149. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 56149. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 56149

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Weather Forecast for 56149 ^[5]

Mon Feb 16

51°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 31°F
Max: 56°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 0%

Tue Feb 17

53°F

Light Rain
Min: 38°F
Max: 57°F

Fresh Breeze: 23 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 89%

Wed Feb 18

37°F

Light Rain
Min: 27°F
Max: 50°F

Strong breeze: 29 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 59%

Thu Feb 19

30°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 22°F
Max: 32°F

Moderate breeze: 17 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 34%

Fri Feb 20

26°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 18°F
Max: 29°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 89%

Sat Feb 21

32°F

Light Snow
Min: 18°F
Max: 35°F

Fresh Breeze: 18 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 19%

More about 56149

About 56149

The ZIP code 56149 is associated with the city of Lake Benton in Lincoln County in Minnesota.

56149 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 56149, or for more solar-related resources for MN, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.