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Solar Energy in Colon, MI

Solar Energy in Colon

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Colon with an average of 6.3 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Colon

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Colon

The total length of the day in Colon, MI today (November 13, 2024) will be 9 hours and 55 minutes. [More]

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Colon, MI Solar Energy

Solar Power in Colon, MI

Solar Energy Data in Colon, MI

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Colon, MI

Solar Radiation Data in Colon

Based on historical Colon, 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 Colon. [1]

Colon has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.81 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 7% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.56 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Colon that are always titled at the latitude of Colon (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.33 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.81 kWh/m2/day and approximately 22% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.56 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 Colon

Solar Radiation Data in Colon, MI

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Colon, MI

Solar Radiation Data in Colon

Colon, 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 Colon is July with an average of 6.3 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 6.05 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.9 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Colon (Michigan) are December with an average of 2.48 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 2.59 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.19 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Colon

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

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Colon

  • Sunrise/Sunset for November 13, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:28 am
    • Sunset: 5:23 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:55
Solar Energy Statistics for Colon

Best Months for Solar in Colon

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.3 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.81 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.21 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.23 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Colon

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Solar Power Output in Colon

The Power of Solar in Colon, MI

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Colon, MI

Solar Radiation Data in Colon

Colon (MI) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5344.67 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Colon is July with an average of 584.13 kWhac, followed by June at 554.06 kWhac and August at 550.95 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Colon (Michigan) are December with an average of 259.31 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 279.1 kWhac and November at 310.27 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Colon

Colon Electricity Costs

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Colon Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Colon, MI [5]

Wed Nov 13
47°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 35°F
Max: 50°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 94%
Thu Nov 14
51°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 47°F
Max: 52°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Nov 15
51°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 46°F
Max: 53°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 78%
Cloud cover: 95%
Sat Nov 16
53°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 42°F
Max: 55°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 69%
Sun Nov 17
56°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 46°F
Max: 56°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 72%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Nov 18
54°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 42°F
Max: 55°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about Colon

About Colon

The village of Colon, MI in Saint Joseph County has an approximate population of 1,173. [6]

Colon Solar Power

Colon, MI Solar Energy

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

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