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Solar Energy in Petoskey, MI

Solar Energy in Petoskey

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Petoskey with an average of 6.24 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Petoskey

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Petoskey

The total length of the day in Petoskey, MI today (December 22, 2024) will be 8 hours and 47 minutes. [More]

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Petoskey, MI Solar Energy

Solar Power in Petoskey, MI

Solar Energy Data in Petoskey, MI

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Petoskey, MI

Solar Radiation Data in Petoskey

Based on historical Petoskey, 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 Petoskey. [1]

Petoskey has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.62 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 1% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.59 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Petoskey that are always titled at the latitude of Petoskey (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.09 kWh/m2/day, or about 13% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.62 kWh/m2/day and approximately 14% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.59 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 Petoskey

Solar Radiation Data in Petoskey, MI

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Petoskey, MI

Solar Radiation Data in Petoskey

Petoskey, MI has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.4 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Petoskey is July with an average of 6.24 kWh/m2/day, followed by May at 5.98 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.92 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Petoskey (Michigan) are December with an average of 1.7 kWh/m2/day, followed by November with an average of 2.17 kWh/m2/day and January at 2.24 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Petoskey

The average monthly solar radiation level in Petoskey, MI, of 4.4 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: Petoskey vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Petoskey

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 22, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 8:15 am
    • Sunset: 5:02 pm
    • Length of Day: 8:47
Solar Energy Statistics for Petoskey

Best Months for Solar in Petoskey

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.24 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.85 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.79 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.28 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Petoskey

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Solar Power Output in Petoskey

The Power of Solar in Petoskey, MI

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Petoskey, MI

Solar Radiation Data in Petoskey

Petoskey (MI) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5149.77 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Petoskey is July with an average of 589.89 kWhac, followed by May at 589.03 kWhac and August at 562.31 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Petoskey (Michigan) are December with an average of 182.04 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 220.2 kWhac and January at 242 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Petoskey

Petoskey Electricity Costs

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Petoskey Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Petoskey, MI [5]

Sun Dec 22
21°F
Few Clouds
Min: -8°F
Max: 25°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 11%
Mon Dec 23
30°F
Snow
Min: 24°F
Max: 32°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 97%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Dec 24
31°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 25°F
Max: 33°F
Light breeze: 5 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 93%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Dec 25
33°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 28°F
Max: 33°F
Light breeze: 6 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 96%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Dec 26
36°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 33°F
Max: 36°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 100%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Dec 27
42°F
Light Rain
Min: 35°F
Max: 43°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 96%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Petoskey

About Petoskey

The city of Petoskey, MI in Emmet County has an approximate population of 5,670. [6]

Petoskey Solar Power

Petoskey, MI Solar Energy

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

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