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Solar Power in 56280 (Porter, MN)

Solar Energy in 56280

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Solar Panels in 56280

Solar panels in 56280 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 56280

The total length of the day in 56280 (Porter, MN) today (November 02, 2025) will be 10 hours and 11 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 56280 (Porter, MN)

Solar Energy Data for 56280

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Solar Energy Analysis for 56280

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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 56280

Solar Radiation Data in 56280

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 56280

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Solar Power Comparison: 56280 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 56280

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Solar Power: 56280 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 56280 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 56280

Sunrise / Sunset in 56280

Sunrise/Sunset for November 02, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 7:02 am
- Sunset: 5:13 pm
- Length of Day: 10:11

Best Months for Solar in 56280

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Solar Panel Installs in 56280

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Solar Power Output in 56280

The Power of Solar in 56280

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 56280. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 56280. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 56280

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Weather Forecast for 56280 ^[5]

Sun Nov 2

54°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 33°F
Max: 58°F

Fresh Breeze: 21 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 30%

Mon Nov 3

55°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 39°F
Max: 58°F

Moderate breeze: 17 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 17%
Cloud cover: 4%

Tue Nov 4

60°F

Few Clouds
Min: 45°F
Max: 64°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 23%

Wed Nov 5

52°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 39°F
Max: 54°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 24%
Cloud cover: 2%

Thu Nov 6

54°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 45°F
Max: 60°F

Fresh Breeze: 21 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 100%

Fri Nov 7

39°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 30°F
Max: 46°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 56280

About 56280

The ZIP code 56280 is associated with the city of Porter in Yellow Medicine County in Minnesota.

56280 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 56280, or for more solar-related resources for MN, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.