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Solar Energy in Muskegon Heights, MI

Solar Energy in Muskegon Heights

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Muskegon Heights with an average of 6.21 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Muskegon Heights

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Muskegon Heights

The total length of the day in Muskegon Heights, MI today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 35 minutes. [More]

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Muskegon Heights, MI Solar Energy

Solar Power in Muskegon Heights, MI

Solar Energy Data in Muskegon Heights, MI

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Muskegon Heights, MI

Solar Radiation Data in Muskegon Heights

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

Muskegon Heights has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.82 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.74 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Muskegon Heights that are always titled at the latitude of Muskegon Heights (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.37 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.82 kWh/m2/day and approximately 17% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.74 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 Muskegon Heights

Solar Radiation Data in Muskegon Heights, MI

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Muskegon Heights.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Muskegon Heights, MI

Solar Radiation Data in Muskegon Heights

Muskegon Heights, MI has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.52 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Muskegon Heights is July with an average of 6.21 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 6 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.97 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Muskegon Heights (Michigan) are December with an average of 1.98 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 2.22 kWh/m2/day and November at 2.83 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Muskegon Heights vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Muskegon Heights

The average monthly solar radiation level in Muskegon Heights, MI, of 4.52 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 15% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 32% 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: Muskegon Heights vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Muskegon Heights 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 Muskegon Heights

Sunrise / Sunset in Muskegon Heights

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:32 am
    • Sunset: 8:07 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:35
Solar Energy Statistics for Muskegon Heights

Best Months for Solar in Muskegon Heights

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.21 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.88 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.47 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.4 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Muskegon Heights

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Solar Power Output in Muskegon Heights

The Power of Solar in Muskegon Heights, MI

Monthly AC solar system output averages for Muskegon Heights (mi). Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in Muskegon Heights. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for Muskegon Heights, MI

Solar Radiation Data in Muskegon Heights

Muskegon Heights (MI) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5229.48 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Muskegon Heights is July with an average of 580.88 kWhac, followed by August at 566.56 kWhac and June at 553.98 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Muskegon Heights (Michigan) are December with an average of 207.49 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 236.55 kWhac and November at 278.82 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Muskegon Heights

Muskegon Heights Electricity Costs

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Muskegon Heights Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Muskegon Heights, MI [5]

Thu Mar 28
36°F
Few Clouds
Min: 31°F
Max: 40°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 14%
Fri Mar 29
41°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 31°F
Max: 41°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 61%
Sat Mar 30
44°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 36°F
Max: 45°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 93%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Mar 31
48°F
Light Rain
Min: 36°F
Max: 51°F
Light breeze: 6 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
51°F
Light Rain
Min: 40°F
Max: 52°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 94%
Tue Apr 2
39°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 36°F
Max: 40°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 89%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Muskegon Heights

About Muskegon Heights

The city of Muskegon Heights, MI in Muskegon County has an approximate population of 10,856. [6]

Muskegon Heights Solar Power

Muskegon Heights, MI Solar Energy

To learn more about solar energy and solar power Muskegon Heights, MI, or for more solar-related resources for Muskegon Heights, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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