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Solar Energy in Luna Pier, MI

Solar Energy in Luna Pier

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Luna Pier with an average of 5.99 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Luna Pier

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Luna Pier

The total length of the day in Luna Pier, MI today (November 21, 2024) will be 9 hours and 40 minutes. [More]

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Luna Pier, MI Solar Energy

Solar Power in Luna Pier, MI

Solar Energy Data in Luna Pier, MI

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Luna Pier, MI

Solar Radiation Data in Luna Pier

Based on historical Luna Pier, 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 Luna Pier. [1]

Luna Pier has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.87 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 7% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.61 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Luna Pier that are always titled at the latitude of Luna Pier (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.41 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.87 kWh/m2/day and approximately 22% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.61 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 Luna Pier

Solar Radiation Data in Luna Pier, MI

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Luna Pier.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Luna Pier, MI

Solar Radiation Data in Luna Pier

Luna Pier, MI has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.54 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Luna Pier is July with an average of 5.99 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.87 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 Luna Pier (Michigan) are December with an average of 2.35 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.02 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.05 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Luna Pier vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Luna Pier

The average monthly solar radiation level in Luna Pier, MI, of 4.54 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 16% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 31% 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: Luna Pier vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Luna Pier 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 Luna Pier

Sunrise / Sunset in Luna Pier

  • Sunrise/Sunset for November 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:29 am
    • Sunset: 5:09 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:40
Solar Energy Statistics for Luna Pier

Best Months for Solar in Luna Pier

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.99 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.78 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.17 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.23 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Luna Pier

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Solar Power Output in Luna Pier

The Power of Solar in Luna Pier, MI

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Luna Pier, MI

Solar Radiation Data in Luna Pier

Luna Pier (MI) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5254.37 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Luna Pier is July with an average of 561 kWhac, followed by June at 537.4 kWhac and August at 532.72 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Luna Pier (Michigan) are December with an average of 249.64 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 302.53 kWhac and January at 319.75 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Luna Pier

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Weather Forecast for Luna Pier, MI [5]

Thu Nov 21
36°F
Light Snow
Min: 32°F
Max: 40°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 78%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Nov 22
44°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 34°F
Max: 47°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 82%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Nov 23
47°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 42°F
Max: 48°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Nov 24
43°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 37°F
Max: 46°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 97%
Mon Nov 25
47°F
Light Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 50°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 88%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Nov 26
41°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 35°F
Max: 44°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 6%

More about Luna Pier

About Luna Pier

The city of Luna Pier, MI in Monroe County has an approximate population of 1,436. [6]

Luna Pier Solar Power

Luna Pier, MI Solar Energy

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

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