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Solar Energy in Kalkaska, MI

Solar Energy in Kalkaska

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Kalkaska with an average of 6.12 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Kalkaska

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Kalkaska

The total length of the day in Kalkaska, MI today (November 21, 2024) will be 9 hours and 24 minutes. [More]

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Kalkaska, MI Solar Energy

Solar Power in Kalkaska, MI

Solar Energy Data in Kalkaska, MI

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Kalkaska, MI

Solar Radiation Data in Kalkaska

Based on historical Kalkaska, 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 Kalkaska. [1]

Kalkaska has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.64 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 1% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.69 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Kalkaska that are always titled at the latitude of Kalkaska (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.21 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.64 kWh/m2/day and approximately 14% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.69 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 Kalkaska

Solar Radiation Data in Kalkaska, MI

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Kalkaska, MI

Solar Radiation Data in Kalkaska

Kalkaska, MI has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.38 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Kalkaska is July with an average of 6.12 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 6.02 kWh/m2/day and May at 5.77 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Kalkaska (Michigan) are December with an average of 1.78 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 2.21 kWh/m2/day and November at 2.31 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Kalkaska

The average monthly solar radiation level in Kalkaska, MI, of 4.38 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 11% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 34% 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: Kalkaska vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Kalkaska

  • Sunrise/Sunset for November 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:44 am
    • Sunset: 5:08 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:24
Solar Energy Statistics for Kalkaska

Best Months for Solar in Kalkaska

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.12 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.57 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.27 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.09 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Kalkaska

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Solar Power Output in Kalkaska

The Power of Solar in Kalkaska, MI

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Kalkaska, MI

Solar Radiation Data in Kalkaska

Kalkaska (MI) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5032.78 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Kalkaska is July with an average of 569.18 kWhac, followed by May at 559.17 kWhac and June at 550.59 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Kalkaska (Michigan) are December with an average of 186.31 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 229.09 kWhac and January at 232.89 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Kalkaska

Kalkaska Electricity Costs

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Kalkaska Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Kalkaska, MI [5]

Thu Nov 21
41°F
Light Snow
Min: 34°F
Max: 42°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 68%
Cloud cover: 46%
Fri Nov 22
44°F
Light Rain
Min: 37°F
Max: 45°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 86%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Nov 23
39°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 35°F
Max: 43°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 73%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Nov 24
38°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 32°F
Max: 39°F
Light breeze: 7 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Nov 25
35°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 32°F
Max: 36°F
Light breeze: 7 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 89%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Nov 26
32°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 31°F
Max: 38°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 99%

More about Kalkaska

About Kalkaska

The village of Kalkaska, MI in Kalkaska County has an approximate population of 2,020. [6]

Kalkaska Solar Power

Kalkaska, MI Solar Energy

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

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