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Solar Energy in Harbor Beach, MI

Solar Energy in Harbor Beach

The month of June has the highest historical solar radition values in Harbor Beach with an average of 6.13 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Harbor Beach

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Harbor Beach

The total length of the day in Harbor Beach, MI today (April 26, 2024) will be 14 hours and 2 minutes. [More]

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Harbor Beach, MI Solar Energy

Solar Power in Harbor Beach, MI

Solar Energy Data in Harbor Beach, MI

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Harbor Beach, MI

Solar Radiation Data in Harbor Beach

Based on historical Harbor Beach, 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 Harbor Beach. [1]

Harbor Beach has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.72 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 7% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.48 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Harbor Beach that are always titled at the latitude of Harbor Beach (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.18 kWh/m2/day, or about 12% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.72 kWh/m2/day and approximately 20% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.48 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 Harbor Beach

Solar Radiation Data in Harbor Beach, MI

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Harbor Beach.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Harbor Beach, MI

Solar Radiation Data in Harbor Beach

Harbor Beach, MI has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.42 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Harbor Beach is June with an average of 6.13 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 6.09 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.96 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Harbor Beach (Michigan) are December with an average of 1.68 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 1.82 kWh/m2/day and November at 2.59 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Harbor Beach vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Harbor Beach

The average monthly solar radiation level in Harbor Beach, MI, of 4.42 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 12% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 33% 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: Harbor Beach vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Harbor Beach 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 Harbor Beach

Sunrise / Sunset in Harbor Beach

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 26, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:27 am
    • Sunset: 8:29 pm
    • Length of Day: 14:2
Solar Energy Statistics for Harbor Beach

Best Months for Solar in Harbor Beach

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation June (6.13 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.75 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.31 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.29 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Harbor Beach

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Solar Power Output in Harbor Beach

The Power of Solar in Harbor Beach, MI

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Harbor Beach, MI

Solar Radiation Data in Harbor Beach

Harbor Beach (MI) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5166.54 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Harbor Beach is May with an average of 578.88 kWhac, followed by July at 576.79 kWhac and June at 573.26 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Harbor Beach (Michigan) are December with an average of 178.64 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 197.84 kWhac and November at 257.95 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Harbor Beach

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Harbor Beach Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Harbor Beach, MI [5]

Fri Apr 26
46°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 36°F
Max: 52°F
Moderate breeze: 18 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 5%
Sat Apr 27
54°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 62°F
Strong breeze: 25 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 97%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Apr 28
43°F
Light Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 60°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 29
64°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 47°F
Max: 66°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 82%
Cloud cover: 94%
Tue Apr 30
59°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 50°F
Max: 59°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 0%
Wed May 1
64°F
Light Rain
Min: 50°F
Max: 66°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 99%

More about Harbor Beach

About Harbor Beach

The city of Harbor Beach, MI in Huron County has an approximate population of 1,703. [6]

Harbor Beach Solar Power

Harbor Beach, MI Solar Energy

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

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