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Solar Energy in Dowagiac, MI

Solar Energy in Dowagiac

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Dowagiac with an average of 6.27 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Dowagiac

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Dowagiac

The total length of the day in Dowagiac, MI today (November 14, 2024) will be 9 hours and 53 minutes. [More]

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Dowagiac, MI Solar Energy

Solar Power in Dowagiac, MI

Solar Energy Data in Dowagiac, MI

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Dowagiac, MI

Solar Radiation Data in Dowagiac

Based on historical Dowagiac, 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 Dowagiac. [1]

Dowagiac has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.81 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 8% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.54 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Dowagiac that are always titled at the latitude of Dowagiac (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.32 kWh/m2/day, or about 13% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.81 kWh/m2/day and approximately 22% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.54 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 Dowagiac

Solar Radiation Data in Dowagiac, MI

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Dowagiac, MI

Solar Radiation Data in Dowagiac

Dowagiac, 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 Dowagiac is July with an average of 6.27 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.96 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.94 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Dowagiac (Michigan) are January with an average of 2.4 kWh/m2/day, followed by December with an average of 2.41 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.15 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Dowagiac

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

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Dowagiac

  • Sunrise/Sunset for November 14, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:32 am
    • Sunset: 5:25 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:53
Solar Energy Statistics for Dowagiac

Best Months for Solar in Dowagiac

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.27 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.79 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.13 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.21 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Dowagiac

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Solar Power Output in Dowagiac

The Power of Solar in Dowagiac, MI

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Dowagiac, MI

Solar Radiation Data in Dowagiac

Dowagiac (MI) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5269.55 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Dowagiac is July with an average of 582.85 kWhac, followed by August at 556.52 kWhac and May at 556.35 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Dowagiac (Michigan) are December with an average of 251.31 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 252.55 kWhac and November at 311.2 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Dowagiac

Dowagiac Electricity Costs

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Dowagiac Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Dowagiac, MI [5]

Thu Nov 14
51°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 53°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 96%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Nov 15
53°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 43°F
Max: 54°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 61%
Sat Nov 16
52°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 40°F
Max: 55°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 98%
Sun Nov 17
60°F
Light Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 60°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Nov 18
57°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 43°F
Max: 57°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 45%
Tue Nov 19
61°F
Light Rain
Min: 49°F
Max: 63°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 73%
Cloud cover: 82%

More about Dowagiac

About Dowagiac

The city of Dowagiac, MI in Cass County has an approximate population of 5,879. [6]

Dowagiac Solar Power

Dowagiac, MI Solar Energy

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

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