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Solar Energy in Plymouth, MI

Solar Energy in Plymouth

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Plymouth with an average of 6.1 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Plymouth

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Plymouth

The total length of the day in Plymouth, MI today (November 14, 2024) will be 9 hours and 51 minutes. [More]

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Plymouth, MI Solar Energy

Solar Power in Plymouth, MI

Solar Energy Data in Plymouth, MI

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Plymouth, MI

Solar Radiation Data in Plymouth

Based on historical Plymouth, 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 Plymouth. [1]

Plymouth has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.85 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 6% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.64 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Plymouth that are always titled at the latitude of Plymouth (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.42 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.85 kWh/m2/day and approximately 21% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.64 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 Plymouth

Solar Radiation Data in Plymouth, MI

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Plymouth, MI

Solar Radiation Data in Plymouth

Plymouth, MI has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.63 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Plymouth is July with an average of 6.1 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.93 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 Plymouth (Michigan) are December with an average of 2.3 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.03 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.19 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Plymouth

The average monthly solar radiation level in Plymouth, MI, of 4.63 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 18% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 30% 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: Plymouth vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Plymouth

  • Sunrise/Sunset for November 14, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:22 am
    • Sunset: 5:13 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:51
Solar Energy Statistics for Plymouth

Best Months for Solar in Plymouth

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.1 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.74 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.08 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.17 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Plymouth

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Solar Power Output in Plymouth

The Power of Solar in Plymouth, MI

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Plymouth, MI

Solar Radiation Data in Plymouth

Plymouth (MI) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5351.37 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Plymouth is July with an average of 570.71 kWhac, followed by June at 542.25 kWhac and August at 532.44 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Plymouth (Michigan) are December with an average of 241.69 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 315.12 kWhac and January at 322.39 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Plymouth

Plymouth Electricity Costs

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Weather Forecast for Plymouth, MI [5]

Thu Nov 14
45°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 49°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 95%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Nov 15
50°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 46°F
Max: 51°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 78%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Nov 16
50°F
Few Clouds
Min: 41°F
Max: 53°F
Light breeze: 6 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 21%
Sun Nov 17
53°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 44°F
Max: 58°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 68%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Nov 18
54°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 43°F
Max: 54°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 1%
Tue Nov 19
50°F
Light Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 52°F
Moderate breeze: 12 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Plymouth

About Plymouth

The city of Plymouth, MI in Wayne County has an approximate population of 9,132. [6]

Plymouth Solar Power

Plymouth, MI Solar Energy

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

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About half of the sun's energy is absorbed by the Earth's surface; about 30 percent is reflected back from the surface.

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