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Solar Energy in Portland, MI

Solar Energy in Portland

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Solar Panels in Portland

Solar panels in Portland that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in Portland

The total length of the day in Portland, MI today (November 14, 2024) will be 9 hours and 49 minutes. [More]

Solar Power in Portland, MI

Solar Energy Data in Portland, MI

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Solar Energy Analysis for Portland, MI

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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 Portland

Solar Radiation Data in Portland, MI

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Solar Radiation Analysis for Portland, MI

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

Solar Power Levels in Portland

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Solar Power: Portland vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Portland solar radiation levels compare to average levels in a city with historcially high levels (NV) and a city with historically low levels (WA). ^[1]

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Solar Data & Statistics for Portland

Sunrise / Sunset in Portland

Sunrise/Sunset for November 14, 2024 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 7:29 am
- Sunset: 5:18 pm
- Length of Day: 9:49

Best Months for Solar in Portland

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Solar Panel Installs in Portland

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Solar Power Output in Portland

The Power of Solar in Portland, MI

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

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Solar Output Analysis for Portland, MI

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Cost of Utilities in Portland

Portland Electricity Costs

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Solar Power Poll: Portland

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Portland Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Portland, MI ^[5]

Thu Nov 14

44°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 45°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 93%
Cloud cover: 100%

Fri Nov 15

49°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 42°F
Max: 52°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 72%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sat Nov 16

50°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 39°F
Max: 53°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 83%

Sun Nov 17

57°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 44°F
Max: 57°F

Moderate breeze: 17 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 70%
Cloud cover: 100%

Mon Nov 18

52°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 40°F
Max: 52°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 33%

Tue Nov 19

51°F

Light Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 52°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 97%

More about Portland

About Portland

The city of Portland, MI in Ionia County has an approximate population of 3,883. ^[6]

Portland, MI Solar Energy

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