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Solar Power in 49431 (Ludington, MI)

Solar Energy in 49431

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 49431 with an average of 6.16 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 49431

Solar panels in 49431 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 49431

The total length of the day in 49431 (Ludington, MI) today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 39 minutes. [More]

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49431 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 49431 (Ludington, MI)

Solar Energy Data for 49431

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 49431.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 49431

Solar Radiation Data in 49431

Based on historical 49431 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 49431. [1]

The region associated with 49431 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.8 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 0% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.79 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 49431 that are always titled at the latitude of Ludington (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.35 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.8 kWh/m2/day and approximately 15% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.79 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 49431

Solar Radiation Data in 49431

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 49431.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 49431

Solar Radiation Data in 49431

The region associated with 49431 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.46 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 49431 is July with an average of 6.16 kWh/m2/day, followed by May at 5.96 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.94 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 49431 are December with an average of 1.7 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 2.01 kWh/m2/day and November at 2.58 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 49431 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 49431

The average monthly solar radiation level in 49431, of 4.46 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 13% 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: 49431 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 49431 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 49431

Sunrise / Sunset in 49431

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:30 am
    • Sunset: 8:09 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:39
Solar Energy Statistics for 49431

Best Months for Solar in 49431

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.16 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.94 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.72 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.44 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 49431

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 49431 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 49431

The Power of Solar in 49431

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 49431. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 49431. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 49431

Solar Radiation Data in 49431

49431 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5147.08 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 49431 is May with an average of 586.16 kWhac, followed by July at 576.07 kWhac and August at 557.45 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 49431 are December with an average of 177.62 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 213.62 kWhac and November at 254.34 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 49431 [5]

Fri Mar 29
37°F
Few Clouds
Min: 31°F
Max: 38°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 18%
Sat Mar 30
40°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 35°F
Max: 40°F
Moderate breeze: 18 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Mar 31
40°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 34°F
Max: 46°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 74%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
49°F
Light Rain
Min: 36°F
Max: 50°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 44%
Tue Apr 2
35°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 34°F
Max: 38°F
Strong breeze: 25 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 93%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Apr 3
36°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 33°F
Max: 38°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 98%

More about 49431

About 49431

The ZIP code 49431 is associated with the city of Ludington in Mason County in Michigan.

49431 Solar Power

49431 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 49431, or for more solar-related resources for MI, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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