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Solar Power in 56180 (Walnut Grove, MN)

Solar Energy in 56180

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 56180 with an average of 6.6 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 56180

Solar panels in 56180 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 56180

The total length of the day in 56180 (Walnut Grove, MN) today (May 12, 2025) will be 14 hours and 44 minutes. [More]

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56180 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 56180 (Walnut Grove, MN)

Solar Energy Data for 56180

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 56180.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 56180

Solar Radiation Data in 56180

Based on historical 56180 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 56180. [1]

The region associated with 56180 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.92 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 9% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.31 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 56180 that are always titled at the latitude of Walnut Grove (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.65 kWh/m2/day, or about 19% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.92 kWh/m2/day and approximately 8% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.31 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 56180

Solar Radiation Data in 56180

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 56180.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 56180

Solar Radiation Data in 56180

The region associated with 56180 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.94 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 56180 is July with an average of 6.6 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 6.12 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.98 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 56180 are December with an average of 2.89 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.18 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.61 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 56180 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 56180

The average monthly solar radiation level in 56180, of 4.94 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 26% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 25% 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: 56180 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 56180 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 56180

Sunrise / Sunset in 56180

  • Sunrise/Sunset for May 12, 2025 [2]
    • Sunrise: 5:56 am
    • Sunset: 8:40 pm
    • Length of Day: 14:44
Solar Energy Statistics for 56180

Best Months for Solar in 56180

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.6 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.19 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.37 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.64 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 56180

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 56180 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 56180

The Power of Solar in 56180

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 56180. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 56180. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 56180

Solar Radiation Data in 56180

56180 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5704.01 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 56180 is July with an average of 611.18 kWhac, followed by May at 563.35 kWhac and June at 563.02 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 56180 are December with an average of 303.71 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 337.05 kWhac and November at 360.37 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 56180 [5]

Sun May 11
87°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 60°F
Max: 89°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 23%
Cloud cover: 0%
Mon May 12
83°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 59°F
Max: 85°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 28%
Cloud cover: 0%
Tue May 13
84°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 63°F
Max: 87°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 27%
Cloud cover: 0%
Wed May 14
84°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 64°F
Max: 87°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 34%
Cloud cover: 6%
Thu May 15
67°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 57°F
Max: 72°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 75%
Fri May 16
65°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 48°F
Max: 68°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 35%
Cloud cover: 55%

More about 56180

About 56180

The ZIP code 56180 is associated with the city of Walnut Grove in Redwood County in Minnesota.

56180 Solar Power

56180 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 56180, or for more solar-related resources for MN, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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