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Solar Power in 56401 (Brainerd, MN)

Solar Energy in 56401

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Solar Panels in 56401

Solar panels in 56401 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 56401

The total length of the day in 56401 (Brainerd, MN) today (October 08, 2026) will be 11 hours and 21 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 56401 (Brainerd, MN)

Solar Energy Data for 56401

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Solar Energy Analysis for 56401

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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 56401

Solar Radiation Data in 56401

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 56401

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Solar Power Comparison: 56401 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 56401

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Solar Power: 56401 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 56401 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 56401

Sunrise / Sunset in 56401

Sunrise/Sunset for October 08, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 7:23 am
- Sunset: 6:44 pm
- Length of Day: 11:21

Best Months for Solar in 56401

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Solar Panel Installs in 56401

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Solar Power Output in 56401

The Power of Solar in 56401

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 56401. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 56401. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 56401

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Weather Forecast for 56401 ^[5]

Wed Oct 7

69°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 47°F
Max: 69°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 33%

Thu Oct 8

66°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 41°F
Max: 66°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 99%

Fri Oct 9

66°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 42°F
Max: 69°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 86%

Sat Oct 10

77°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 59°F
Max: 80°F

Fresh Breeze: 18 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 0%

Sun Oct 11

77°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 56°F
Max: 79°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 92%

Mon Oct 12

50°F

Light Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 54°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 89%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 56401

About 56401

The ZIP code 56401 is associated with the city of Brainerd in Crow Wing County in Minnesota.

56401 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 56401, or for more solar-related resources for MN, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.