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Solar Energy in Alpena, MI

Solar Energy in Alpena

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Alpena with an average of 5.95 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Alpena

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Alpena

The total length of the day in Alpena, MI today (March 19, 2024) will be 12 hours and 8 minutes. [More]

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Alpena, MI Solar Energy

Solar Power in Alpena, MI

Solar Energy Data in Alpena, MI

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Alpena, MI

Solar Radiation Data in Alpena

Based on historical Alpena, 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 Alpena. [1]

Alpena 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 Alpena 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 Alpena

Solar Radiation Data in Alpena, MI

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Alpena, MI

Solar Radiation Data in Alpena

Alpena, MI has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.5 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Alpena is July with an average of 5.95 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.84 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.64 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Alpena (Michigan) are December with an average of 2.3 kWh/m2/day, followed by November with an average of 2.55 kWh/m2/day and January at 2.69 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Alpena

The average monthly solar radiation level in Alpena, MI, of 4.5 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: Alpena vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Alpena

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 19, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:37 am
    • Sunset: 7:45 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:8
Solar Energy Statistics for Alpena

Best Months for Solar in Alpena

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.95 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 Alpena

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Solar Power Output in Alpena

The Power of Solar in Alpena, MI

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Alpena, MI

Solar Radiation Data in Alpena

Alpena (MI) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5280.46 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Alpena is July with an average of 563.73 kWhac, followed by March at 563 kWhac and May at 552.93 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Alpena (Michigan) are December with an average of 243.7 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 254.67 kWhac and January at 291.39 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Alpena

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Alpena Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Alpena, MI [5]

Tue Mar 19
35°F
Light Snow
Min: 27°F
Max: 37°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Mar 20
29°F
Light Snow
Min: 21°F
Max: 30°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 93%
Thu Mar 21
25°F
Light Snow
Min: 19°F
Max: 27°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 98%
Fri Mar 22
29°F
Snow
Min: 22°F
Max: 29°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 91%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Mar 23
25°F
Light Snow
Min: 20°F
Max: 26°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 96%
Sun Mar 24
28°F
Light Snow
Min: 17°F
Max: 28°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 99%

More about Alpena

About Alpena

The city of Alpena, MI in Alpena County has an approximate population of 10,483. [6]

Alpena Solar Power

Alpena, MI Solar Energy

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

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