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Solar Power in 56278 (Ortonville, MN)

Solar Energy in 56278

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Solar Panels in 56278

Solar panels in 56278 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 56278

The total length of the day in 56278 (Ortonville, MN) today (August 26, 2026) will be 13 hours and 37 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 56278 (Ortonville, MN)

Solar Energy Data for 56278

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Solar Energy Analysis for 56278

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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 56278

Solar Radiation Data in 56278

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 56278

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Solar Power Comparison: 56278 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 56278

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Solar Power: 56278 vs. the U.S.

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Solar Data & Statistics for 56278

Sunrise / Sunset in 56278

Sunrise/Sunset for August 26, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:39 am
- Sunset: 8:16 pm
- Length of Day: 13:37

Best Months for Solar in 56278

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Solar Panel Installs in 56278

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Solar Power Output in 56278

The Power of Solar in 56278

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 56278. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 56278. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 56278

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Weather Forecast for 56278 ^[5]

Wed Aug 26

77°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 64°F
Max: 82°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 30%
Cloud cover: 0%

Thu Aug 27

77°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 59°F
Max: 82°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 22%
Cloud cover: 0%

Fri Aug 28

81°F

Light Rain
Min: 56°F
Max: 84°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 32%
Cloud cover: 69%

Sat Aug 29

87°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 63°F
Max: 96°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sun Aug 30

93°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 71°F
Max: 99°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 33%
Cloud cover: 90%

Mon Aug 31

91°F

Light Rain
Min: 64°F
Max: 96°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 23%
Cloud cover: 68%

More about 56278

About 56278

The ZIP code 56278 is associated with the city of Ortonville in Big Stone County in Minnesota.

56278 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 56278, or for more solar-related resources for MN, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.