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Solar Energy in Kingsford, MI

Solar Energy in Kingsford

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Kingsford with an average of 6.25 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Kingsford

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Kingsford

The total length of the day in Kingsford, MI today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 37 minutes. [More]

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Kingsford, MI Solar Energy

Solar Power in Kingsford, MI

Solar Energy Data in Kingsford, MI

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Kingsford, MI

Solar Radiation Data in Kingsford

Based on historical Kingsford, 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 Kingsford. [1]

Kingsford has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.67 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 5% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.87 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Kingsford that are always titled at the latitude of Kingsford (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.29 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.67 kWh/m2/day and approximately 11% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.87 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 Kingsford

Solar Radiation Data in Kingsford, MI

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Kingsford, MI

Solar Radiation Data in Kingsford

Kingsford, MI has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.72 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Kingsford is July with an average of 6.25 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6 kWh/m2/day and May at 5.8 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Kingsford (Michigan) are December with an average of 2.69 kWh/m2/day, followed by November with an average of 2.82 kWh/m2/day and January at 3.05 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Kingsford

The average monthly solar radiation level in Kingsford, MI, of 4.72 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 20% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 29% 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: Kingsford vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Kingsford

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:38 am
    • Sunset: 7:15 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:37
Solar Energy Statistics for Kingsford

Best Months for Solar in Kingsford

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.25 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.58 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.46 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.1 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Kingsford

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Solar Power Output in Kingsford

The Power of Solar in Kingsford, MI

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Kingsford, MI

Solar Radiation Data in Kingsford

Kingsford (MI) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5300.27 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Kingsford is July with an average of 566.19 kWhac, followed by August at 540.99 kWhac and May at 537.62 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Kingsford (Michigan) are November with an average of 271.07 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 279.29 kWhac and January at 320.37 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Kingsford

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Weather Forecast for Kingsford, MI [5]

Thu Mar 28
32°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 24°F
Max: 33°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Mar 29
39°F
Few Clouds
Min: 26°F
Max: 44°F
Light breeze: 6 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 15%
Sat Mar 30
31°F
Snow
Min: 28°F
Max: 38°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 88%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Mar 31
44°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 27°F
Max: 44°F
Light breeze: 6 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 98%
Mon Apr 1
42°F
Snow
Min: 26°F
Max: 43°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 57%
Tue Apr 2
36°F
Snow
Min: 28°F
Max: 36°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 80%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Kingsford

About Kingsford

The city of Kingsford, MI in Dickinson County has an approximate population of 5,133. [6]

Kingsford Solar Power

Kingsford, MI Solar Energy

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

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