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Solar Energy in Dimondale, MI

Solar Energy in Dimondale

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Dimondale with an average of 6.22 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Dimondale

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Dimondale

The total length of the day in Dimondale, MI today (November 14, 2024) will be 9 hours and 50 minutes. [More]

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Dimondale, MI Solar Energy

Solar Power in Dimondale, MI

Solar Energy Data in Dimondale, MI

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Dimondale, MI

Solar Radiation Data in Dimondale

Based on historical Dimondale, 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 Dimondale. [1]

Dimondale has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.8 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 5% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.63 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Dimondale that are always titled at the latitude of Dimondale (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.36 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.8 kWh/m2/day and approximately 20% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.63 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 Dimondale

Solar Radiation Data in Dimondale, MI

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Dimondale, MI

Solar Radiation Data in Dimondale

Dimondale, MI has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.58 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Dimondale is July with an average of 6.22 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.87 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.86 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Dimondale (Michigan) are December with an average of 2.41 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 2.53 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.17 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Dimondale

The average monthly solar radiation level in Dimondale, MI, of 4.58 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 17% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 31% 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: Dimondale vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Dimondale

  • Sunrise/Sunset for November 14, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:28 am
    • Sunset: 5:18 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:50
Solar Energy Statistics for Dimondale

Best Months for Solar in Dimondale

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.22 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.74 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.16 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.21 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Dimondale

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Solar Power Output in Dimondale

The Power of Solar in Dimondale, MI

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Dimondale, MI

Solar Radiation Data in Dimondale

Dimondale (MI) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5274.56 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Dimondale is July with an average of 583.62 kWhac, followed by August at 545.36 kWhac and June at 530.76 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Dimondale (Michigan) are December with an average of 253.13 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 270.93 kWhac and November at 313.67 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Dimondale

Dimondale Electricity Costs

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Dimondale Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Dimondale, MI [5]

Wed Nov 13
48°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 34°F
Max: 51°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Nov 14
43°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 47°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Nov 15
48°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 42°F
Max: 50°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 80%
Cloud cover: 81%
Sat Nov 16
50°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 38°F
Max: 54°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 60%
Sun Nov 17
56°F
Light Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 57°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 70%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Nov 18
53°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 40°F
Max: 53°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about Dimondale

About Dimondale

The village of Dimondale, MI in Eaton County has an approximate population of 1,234. [6]

Dimondale Solar Power

Dimondale, MI Solar Energy

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

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