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Solar Energy in Gaines, MI

Solar Energy in Gaines

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Gaines with an average of 6.05 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Gaines

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Gaines

The total length of the day in Gaines, MI today (December 27, 2024) will be 9 hours and 6 minutes. [More]

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Gaines, MI Solar Energy

Solar Power in Gaines, MI

Solar Energy Data in Gaines, MI

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Gaines, MI

Solar Radiation Data in Gaines

Based on historical Gaines, 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 Gaines. [1]

Gaines has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.81 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 Gaines that are always titled at the latitude of Gaines (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.36 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.81 kWh/m2/day and approximately 20% 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 Gaines

Solar Radiation Data in Gaines, MI

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Gaines, MI

Solar Radiation Data in Gaines

Gaines, MI has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.5 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Gaines is July with an average of 6.05 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.8 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.68 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Gaines (Michigan) are December with an average of 2.48 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 2.54 kWh/m2/day and November at 2.97 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Gaines

The average monthly solar radiation level in Gaines, MI, of 4.5 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 15% 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: Gaines vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Gaines

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 27, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 8:04 am
    • Sunset: 5:10 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:6
Solar Energy Statistics for Gaines

Best Months for Solar in Gaines

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.05 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.72 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.15 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.2 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Gaines

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Solar Power Output in Gaines

The Power of Solar in Gaines, MI

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Gaines, MI

Solar Radiation Data in Gaines

Gaines (MI) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5192.69 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Gaines is July with an average of 562.39 kWhac, followed by May at 547.14 kWhac and June at 534.58 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Gaines (Michigan) are December with an average of 261.14 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 269.32 kWhac and November at 293.72 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Gaines

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Weather Forecast for Gaines, MI [5]

Fri Dec 27
43°F
Light Rain
Min: 35°F
Max: 44°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 79%
Cloud cover: 36%
Sat Dec 28
50°F
Light Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 53°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 77%
Cloud cover: 86%
Sun Dec 29
43°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 37°F
Max: 44°F
Fresh Breeze: 24 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 96%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Dec 30
40°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 35°F
Max: 42°F
Moderate breeze: 18 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 71%
Cloud cover: 50%
Tue Dec 31
39°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 31°F
Max: 39°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 68%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Jan 1
36°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 28°F
Max: 37°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 73%
Cloud cover: 66%

More about Gaines

About Gaines

The village of Gaines, MI in Genesee County has an approximate population of 380. [6]

Gaines Solar Power

Gaines, MI Solar Energy

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

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