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Solar Energy in Charlevoix, MI

Solar Energy in Charlevoix

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Charlevoix with an average of 6.39 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Charlevoix

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Charlevoix

The total length of the day in Charlevoix, MI today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 37 minutes. [More]

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Charlevoix, MI Solar Energy

Solar Power in Charlevoix, MI

Solar Energy Data in Charlevoix, MI

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Charlevoix, MI

Solar Radiation Data in Charlevoix

Based on historical Charlevoix, 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 Charlevoix. [1]

Charlevoix has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.63 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 1% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.61 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Charlevoix that are always titled at the latitude of Charlevoix (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.07 kWh/m2/day, or about 12% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.63 kWh/m2/day and approximately 13% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.61 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 Charlevoix

Solar Radiation Data in Charlevoix, MI

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Charlevoix, MI

Solar Radiation Data in Charlevoix

Charlevoix, MI has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.48 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Charlevoix is July with an average of 6.39 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 Charlevoix (Michigan) are December with an average of 1.71 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 2.15 kWh/m2/day and November at 2.37 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Charlevoix

The average monthly solar radiation level in Charlevoix, MI, of 4.48 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 14% 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: Charlevoix vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Charlevoix

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:27 am
    • Sunset: 8:04 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:37
Solar Energy Statistics for Charlevoix

Best Months for Solar in Charlevoix

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.39 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.96 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.01 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.37 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Charlevoix

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Solar Power Output in Charlevoix

The Power of Solar in Charlevoix, MI

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Charlevoix, MI

Solar Radiation Data in Charlevoix

Charlevoix (MI) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5251.88 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Charlevoix is July with an average of 605.56 kWhac, followed by May at 589.7 kWhac and April at 574.73 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Charlevoix (Michigan) are December with an average of 180.4 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 232.17 kWhac and November at 239.36 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Charlevoix

Charlevoix Electricity Costs

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Charlevoix Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Charlevoix, MI [5]

Thu Mar 28
32°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 29°F
Max: 35°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Mar 29
34°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 30°F
Max: 34°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 64%
Sat Mar 30
37°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 30°F
Max: 38°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 74%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Mar 31
36°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 31°F
Max: 37°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
43°F
Light Snow
Min: 33°F
Max: 44°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 37%
Tue Apr 2
33°F
Snow
Min: 33°F
Max: 36°F
Strong breeze: 24 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 100%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Charlevoix

About Charlevoix

The city of Charlevoix, MI in Charlevoix County has an approximate population of 2,513. [6]

Charlevoix Solar Power

Charlevoix, MI Solar Energy

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

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