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Solar Energy in Sandusky, MI

Solar Energy in Sandusky

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Sandusky with an average of 6.02 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Sandusky

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Sandusky

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

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Sandusky, MI Solar Energy

Solar Power in Sandusky, MI

Solar Energy Data in Sandusky, MI

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Sandusky, MI

Solar Radiation Data in Sandusky

Based on historical Sandusky, 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 Sandusky. [1]

Sandusky has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.69 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 9% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.39 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Sandusky that are always titled at the latitude of Sandusky (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.13 kWh/m2/day, or about 12% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.69 kWh/m2/day and approximately 22% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.39 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 Sandusky

Solar Radiation Data in Sandusky, MI

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Sandusky, MI

Solar Radiation Data in Sandusky

Sandusky, MI has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.4 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Sandusky is July with an average of 6.02 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.91 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.78 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Sandusky (Michigan) are December with an average of 2.19 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 2.41 kWh/m2/day and November at 2.48 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Sandusky

The average monthly solar radiation level in Sandusky, MI, of 4.4 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 12% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 33% 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: Sandusky vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Sandusky

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:18 am
    • Sunset: 7:53 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:35
Solar Energy Statistics for Sandusky

Best Months for Solar in Sandusky

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.02 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.67 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.04 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.2 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Sandusky

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Solar Power Output in Sandusky

The Power of Solar in Sandusky, MI

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Sandusky, MI

Solar Radiation Data in Sandusky

Sandusky (MI) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5121.23 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Sandusky is July with an average of 566.94 kWhac, followed by May at 560.14 kWhac and June at 551.21 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Sandusky (Michigan) are December with an average of 229.41 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 245.86 kWhac and January at 256.19 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Sandusky

Sandusky Electricity Costs

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Sandusky Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Sandusky, MI [5]

Thu Mar 28
44°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 29°F
Max: 45°F
Moderate breeze: 18 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 7%
Fri Mar 29
41°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 29°F
Max: 45°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 25%
Sat Mar 30
37°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 31°F
Max: 40°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 93%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Mar 31
43°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 33°F
Max: 43°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
47°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 34°F
Max: 47°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 46%
Tue Apr 2
43°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 35°F
Max: 43°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 95%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Sandusky

About Sandusky

The city of Sandusky, MI in Sanilac County has an approximate population of 2,679. [6]

Sandusky Solar Power

Sandusky, MI Solar Energy

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

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