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Solar Power in 56501 (Detroit Lakes, MN)

Solar Energy in 56501

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Solar Panels in 56501

Solar panels in 56501 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 56501

The total length of the day in 56501 (Detroit Lakes, MN) today (May 07, 2025) will be 14 hours and 47 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 56501 (Detroit Lakes, MN)

Solar Energy Data for 56501

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Solar Energy Analysis for 56501

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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 56501

Solar Radiation Data in 56501

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 56501

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Solar Power Comparison: 56501 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 56501

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Solar Power: 56501 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 56501 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 56501

Sunrise / Sunset in 56501

Sunrise/Sunset for May 07, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 5:56 am
- Sunset: 8:43 pm
- Length of Day: 14:47

Best Months for Solar in 56501

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Solar Panel Installs in 56501

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Solar Power Output in 56501

The Power of Solar in 56501

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 56501. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 56501. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 56501

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Weather Forecast for 56501 ^[5]

Wed May 7

62°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 44°F
Max: 67°F

Moderate breeze: 12 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 4%

Thu May 8

64°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 40°F
Max: 69°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 0%

Fri May 9

73°F

Light Rain
Min: 52°F
Max: 74°F

Moderate breeze: 12 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 86%

Sat May 10

73°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 49°F
Max: 79°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 78%

Sun May 11

79°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 62°F
Max: 82°F

Fresh Breeze: 19 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 38%
Cloud cover: 38%

Mon May 12

75°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 59°F
Max: 79°F

Fresh Breeze: 21 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 5%

More about 56501

About 56501

The ZIP code 56501 is associated with the city of Detroit Lakes in Becker County in Minnesota.

56501 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 56501, or for more solar-related resources for MN, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.