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Solar Energy in Potterville, MI

Solar Energy in Potterville

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Potterville with an average of 6.11 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Potterville

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Potterville

The total length of the day in Potterville, MI today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 38 minutes. [More]

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Potterville, MI Solar Energy

Solar Power in Potterville, MI

Solar Energy Data in Potterville, MI

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Potterville, MI

Solar Radiation Data in Potterville

Based on historical Potterville, 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 Potterville. [1]

Potterville has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.81 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 5% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.64 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Potterville that are always titled at the latitude of Potterville (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.35 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.81 kWh/m2/day and approximately 20% 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 Potterville

Solar Radiation Data in Potterville, MI

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Potterville, MI

Solar Radiation Data in Potterville

Potterville, MI has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.56 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Potterville is July with an average of 6.11 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.87 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.87 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Potterville (Michigan) are December with an average of 2.39 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 2.54 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.03 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Potterville

The average monthly solar radiation level in Potterville, MI, of 4.56 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: Potterville vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Potterville

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:24 am
    • Sunset: 8:02 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:38
Solar Energy Statistics for Potterville

Best Months for Solar in Potterville

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.11 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.78 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.21 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.2 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Potterville

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Solar Power Output in Potterville

The Power of Solar in Potterville, MI

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Potterville, MI

Solar Radiation Data in Potterville

Potterville (MI) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5261.95 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Potterville is July with an average of 571.63 kWhac, followed by August at 551.84 kWhac and June at 530.84 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Potterville (Michigan) are December with an average of 251.11 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 269.84 kWhac and November at 303.89 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Potterville

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Weather Forecast for Potterville, MI [5]

Fri Mar 29
44°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 26°F
Max: 50°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 5%
Sat Mar 30
52°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 37°F
Max: 54°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 92%
Cloud cover: 99%
Sun Mar 31
49°F
Light Rain
Min: 34°F
Max: 51°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 95%
Mon Apr 1
48°F
Light Rain
Min: 38°F
Max: 51°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
50°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 34°F
Max: 50°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 93%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Apr 3
40°F
Light Snow
Min: 30°F
Max: 42°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 51%

More about Potterville

About Potterville

The city of Potterville, MI in Eaton County has an approximate population of 2,617. [6]

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Potterville, MI Solar Energy

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