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Solar Power in 56307 (Albany, MN)

Solar Energy in 56307

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 56307 with an average of 6.29 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 56307

Solar panels in 56307 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 56307

The total length of the day in 56307 (Albany, MN) today (July 04, 2025) will be 15 hours and 39 minutes. [More]

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56307 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 56307 (Albany, MN)

Solar Energy Data for 56307

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 56307.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 56307

Solar Radiation Data in 56307

Based on historical 56307 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 56307. [1]

The region associated with 56307 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.77 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 8% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.09 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 56307 that are always titled at the latitude of Albany (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.44 kWh/m2/day, or about 18% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.77 kWh/m2/day and approximately 9% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.09 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 56307

Solar Radiation Data in 56307

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 56307.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 56307

Solar Radiation Data in 56307

The region associated with 56307 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.74 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 56307 is July with an average of 6.29 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.94 kWh/m2/day and April at 5.65 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 56307 are December with an average of 2.8 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.17 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.34 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 56307 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 56307

The average monthly solar radiation level in 56307, of 4.74 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 21% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 28% 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: 56307 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 56307 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 56307

Sunrise / Sunset in 56307

  • Sunrise/Sunset for July 04, 2025 [2]
    • Sunrise: 5:33 am
    • Sunset: 9:12 pm
    • Length of Day: 15:39
Solar Energy Statistics for 56307

Best Months for Solar in 56307

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.29 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.05 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.2 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.48 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 56307

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 56307 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 56307

The Power of Solar in 56307

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 56307. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 56307. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 56307

Solar Radiation Data in 56307

56307 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5496.23 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 56307 is July with an average of 581.66 kWhac, followed by August at 557.69 kWhac and May at 540.46 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 56307 are December with an average of 296.48 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 329.81 kWhac and January at 341.32 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 56307 [5]

Fri Jul 4
88°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 72°F
Max: 89°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 70%
Cloud cover: 56%
Sat Jul 5
72°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 61°F
Max: 77°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 86%
Cloud cover: 95%
Sun Jul 6
74°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 56°F
Max: 76°F
Light breeze: 7 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 69%
Mon Jul 7
71°F
Light Rain
Min: 64°F
Max: 77°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 83%
Cloud cover: 96%
Tue Jul 8
78°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 63°F
Max: 80°F
Light breeze: 7 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 94%
Wed Jul 9
79°F
Light Rain
Min: 64°F
Max: 82°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 72%
Cloud cover: 88%

More about 56307

About 56307

The ZIP code 56307 is associated with the city of Albany in Stearns County in Minnesota.

56307 Solar Power

56307 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 56307, or for more solar-related resources for MN, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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