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Solar Power in 49917 (Copper City, MI)

Solar Energy in 49917

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 49917 with an average of 6.44 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 49917

Solar panels in 49917 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 49917

The total length of the day in 49917 (Copper City, MI) today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 40 minutes. [More]

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49917 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 49917 (Copper City, MI)

Solar Energy Data for 49917

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 49917.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 49917

Solar Radiation Data in 49917

Based on historical 49917 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 49917. [1]

The region associated with 49917 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.66 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 8% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.96 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 49917 that are always titled at the latitude of Copper City (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.26 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.66 kWh/m2/day and approximately 8% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.96 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 49917

Solar Radiation Data in 49917

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 49917.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 49917

Solar Radiation Data in 49917

The region associated with 49917 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 49917 is July with an average of 6.44 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 6.22 kWh/m2/day and August at 6.21 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 49917 are December with an average of 1.65 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 1.86 kWh/m2/day and November at 1.93 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 49917 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 49917

The average monthly solar radiation level in 49917, 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: 49917 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 49917 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 49917

Sunrise / Sunset in 49917

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:38 am
    • Sunset: 8:18 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:40
Solar Energy Statistics for 49917

Best Months for Solar in 49917

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.44 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.03 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.34 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.49 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 49917

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 49917 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 49917

The Power of Solar in 49917

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 49917. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 49917. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 49917

Solar Radiation Data in 49917

49917 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5186.25 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 49917 is July with an average of 621.67 kWhac, followed by April at 598.7 kWhac and August at 596.24 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 49917 are December with an average of 177.25 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 195.91 kWhac and January at 200.86 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 49917 [5]

Thu Mar 28
26°F
Light Snow
Min: 23°F
Max: 29°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Mar 29
29°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 25°F
Max: 30°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 73%
Cloud cover: 28%
Sat Mar 30
32°F
Snow
Min: 28°F
Max: 33°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 92%
Cloud cover: 99%
Sun Mar 31
35°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 29°F
Max: 35°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 82%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
34°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 29°F
Max: 34°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 74%
Cloud cover: 95%
Tue Apr 2
33°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 30°F
Max: 33°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 74%
Cloud cover: 94%

More about 49917

About 49917

The ZIP code 49917 is associated with the city of Copper City in Houghton County in Michigan.

49917 Solar Power

49917 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 49917, or for more solar-related resources for MI, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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