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Solar Energy in Kent City, MI

Solar Energy in Kent City

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Kent City with an average of 6.17 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Kent City

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Kent City

The total length of the day in Kent City, MI today (November 21, 2024) will be 9 hours and 33 minutes. [More]

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Kent City, MI Solar Energy

Solar Power in Kent City, MI

Solar Energy Data in Kent City, MI

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Kent City, MI

Solar Radiation Data in Kent City

Based on historical Kent City, 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 Kent City. [1]

Kent City has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.78 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 3% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.67 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Kent City that are always titled at the latitude of Kent City (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.32 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.78 kWh/m2/day and approximately 18% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.67 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 Kent City

Solar Radiation Data in Kent City, MI

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Kent City.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Kent City, MI

Solar Radiation Data in Kent City

Kent City, MI has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.49 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Kent City is July with an average of 6.17 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.95 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.88 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Kent City (Michigan) are December with an average of 2.07 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 2.33 kWh/m2/day and November at 2.89 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Kent City vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Kent City

The average monthly solar radiation level in Kent City, MI, of 4.49 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 14% 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: Kent City vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Kent City 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 Kent City

Sunrise / Sunset in Kent City

  • Sunrise/Sunset for November 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:42 am
    • Sunset: 5:15 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:33
Solar Energy Statistics for Kent City

Best Months for Solar in Kent City

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.17 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.75 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.26 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.27 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Kent City

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Solar Power Output in Kent City

The Power of Solar in Kent City, MI

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Kent City, MI

Solar Radiation Data in Kent City

Kent City (MI) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5195.4 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Kent City is July with an average of 577.63 kWhac, followed by May at 570.8 kWhac and June at 553.42 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Kent City (Michigan) are December with an average of 216.31 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 242.58 kWhac and November at 282.98 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Kent City

Kent City Electricity Costs

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Kent City Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Kent City, MI [5]

Thu Nov 21
34°F
Snow
Min: 32°F
Max: 36°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 95%
Cloud cover: 99%
Fri Nov 22
45°F
Light Rain
Min: 33°F
Max: 47°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 85%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Nov 23
41°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 38°F
Max: 44°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 77%
Sun Nov 24
41°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 33°F
Max: 42°F
Light breeze: 7 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 99%
Mon Nov 25
43°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 38°F
Max: 43°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 91%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Nov 26
38°F
Light Rain
Min: 33°F
Max: 39°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 56%

More about Kent City

About Kent City

The village of Kent City, MI in Kent County has an approximate population of 1,057. [6]

Kent City Solar Power

Kent City, MI Solar Energy

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

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