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Solar Energy in Battle Creek, MI

Solar Energy in Battle Creek

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Battle Creek with an average of 6.29 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Battle Creek

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Battle Creek

The total length of the day in Battle Creek, MI today (November 21, 2024) will be 9 hours and 37 minutes. [More]

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Battle Creek, MI Solar Energy

Solar Power in Battle Creek, MI

Solar Energy Data in Battle Creek, MI

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Battle Creek, MI

Solar Radiation Data in Battle Creek

Based on historical Battle Creek, 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 Battle Creek. [1]

Battle Creek has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.82 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 5% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.64 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Battle Creek that are always titled at the latitude of Battle Creek (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.39 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.82 kWh/m2/day and approximately 21% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.64 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 Battle Creek

Solar Radiation Data in Battle Creek, MI

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Battle Creek.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Battle Creek, MI

Solar Radiation Data in Battle Creek

Battle Creek, MI has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.66 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Battle Creek is July with an average of 6.29 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 6.03 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.84 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Battle Creek (Michigan) are December with an average of 2.6 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 2.73 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.31 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Battle Creek vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Battle Creek

The average monthly solar radiation level in Battle Creek, MI, of 4.66 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 19% 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: Battle Creek vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Battle Creek 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 Battle Creek

Sunrise / Sunset in Battle Creek

  • Sunrise/Sunset for November 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:38 am
    • Sunset: 5:15 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:37
Solar Energy Statistics for Battle Creek

Best Months for Solar in Battle Creek

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.29 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.73 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.07 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.16 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Battle Creek

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Solar Power Output in Battle Creek

The Power of Solar in Battle Creek, MI

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Battle Creek, MI

Solar Radiation Data in Battle Creek

Battle Creek (MI) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5356.59 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Battle Creek is July with an average of 588.46 kWhac, followed by August at 545.17 kWhac and June at 544.79 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Battle Creek (Michigan) are December with an average of 272.15 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 289.46 kWhac and November at 322.56 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Battle Creek

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Weather Forecast for Battle Creek, MI [5]

Thu Nov 21
35°F
Snow
Min: 32°F
Max: 35°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 91%
Cloud cover: 99%
Fri Nov 22
44°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 31°F
Max: 46°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 89%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Nov 23
44°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 36°F
Max: 45°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 88%
Sun Nov 24
41°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 34°F
Max: 44°F
Light breeze: 6 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Nov 25
46°F
Light Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 47°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 92%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Nov 26
38°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 31°F
Max: 42°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 6%

More about Battle Creek

About Battle Creek

The city of Battle Creek, MI in Calhoun County has an approximate population of 52,347. [6]

Battle Creek Solar Power

Battle Creek, MI Solar Energy

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

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