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Solar Power in 49707 (Alpena, MI)

Solar Energy in 49707

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 49707 with an average of 6.42 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 49707

Solar panels in 49707 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 49707

The total length of the day in 49707 (Alpena, MI) today (November 21, 2024) will be 9 hours and 21 minutes. [More]

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49707 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 49707 (Alpena, MI)

Solar Energy Data for 49707

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 49707.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 49707

Solar Radiation Data in 49707

Based on historical 49707 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 49707. [1]

The region associated with 49707 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.72 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 5% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.9 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 49707 that are always titled at the latitude of Alpena (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.33 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.72 kWh/m2/day and approximately 11% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.9 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 49707

Solar Radiation Data in 49707

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 49707.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 49707

Solar Radiation Data in 49707

The region associated with 49707 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.63 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 49707 is July with an average of 6.42 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.01 kWh/m2/day and June at 6 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 49707 are December with an average of 2.18 kWh/m2/day, followed by November with an average of 2.51 kWh/m2/day and January at 2.64 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 49707 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 49707

The average monthly solar radiation level in 49707, of 4.63 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 18% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 30% 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: 49707 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 49707 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 49707

Sunrise / Sunset in 49707

  • Sunrise/Sunset for November 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:39 am
    • Sunset: 5:00 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:21
Solar Energy Statistics for 49707

Best Months for Solar in 49707

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.42 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.72 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.62 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.2 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 49707

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 49707 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 49707

The Power of Solar in 49707

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 49707. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 49707. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 49707

Solar Radiation Data in 49707

49707 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5314.71 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 49707 is July with an average of 592.43 kWhac, followed by May at 579.63 kWhac and August at 553.21 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 49707 are December with an average of 226.58 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 251.16 kWhac and January at 283.4 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 49707 [5]

Thu Nov 21
37°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 34°F
Max: 42°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 87%
Cloud cover: 65%
Fri Nov 22
44°F
Light Rain
Min: 40°F
Max: 44°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 86%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Nov 23
41°F
Light Rain
Min: 35°F
Max: 43°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 94%
Sun Nov 24
39°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 32°F
Max: 39°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 77%
Mon Nov 25
42°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 32°F
Max: 43°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 80%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Nov 26
38°F
Light Snow
Min: 31°F
Max: 38°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 82%

More about 49707

About 49707

The ZIP code 49707 is associated with the city of Alpena in Alpena County in Michigan.

49707 Solar Power

49707 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 49707, or for more solar-related resources for MI, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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