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Solar Energy in Saint Ignace, MI

Solar Energy in Saint Ignace

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

Solar Panels in Saint Ignace

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Saint Ignace

The total length of the day in Saint Ignace, MI today (April 24, 2024) will be 14 hours and 5 minutes. [More]

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Saint Ignace, MI Solar Energy

Solar Power in Saint Ignace, MI

Solar Energy Data in Saint Ignace, MI

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Saint Ignace, MI

Solar Radiation Data in Saint Ignace

Based on historical Saint Ignace, 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 Saint Ignace. [1]

Saint Ignace has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.72 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 7% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Saint Ignace that are always titled at the latitude of Saint Ignace (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.35 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.72 kWh/m2/day and approximately 9% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4 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 Saint Ignace

Solar Radiation Data in Saint Ignace, MI

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Saint Ignace.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Saint Ignace, MI

Solar Radiation Data in Saint Ignace

Saint Ignace, MI has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.57 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Saint Ignace is July with an average of 6.1 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.97 kWh/m2/day and May at 5.93 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Saint Ignace (Michigan) are December with an average of 2.06 kWh/m2/day, followed by November with an average of 2.48 kWh/m2/day and January at 2.75 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Saint Ignace vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Saint Ignace

The average monthly solar radiation level in Saint Ignace, MI, of 4.57 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: Saint Ignace vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Saint Ignace 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 Saint Ignace

Sunrise / Sunset in Saint Ignace

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 24, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:34 am
    • Sunset: 8:39 pm
    • Length of Day: 14:5
Solar Energy Statistics for Saint Ignace

Best Months for Solar in Saint Ignace

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.1 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.82 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.88 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.41 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Saint Ignace

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Solar Power Output in Saint Ignace

The Power of Solar in Saint Ignace, MI

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Saint Ignace, MI

Solar Radiation Data in Saint Ignace

Saint Ignace (MI) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5274.16 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Saint Ignace is May with an average of 574.08 kWhac, followed by July at 573.27 kWhac and August at 555.32 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Saint Ignace (Michigan) are December with an average of 219.1 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 246.46 kWhac and January at 290.83 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Saint Ignace

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Saint Ignace Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Saint Ignace, MI [5]

Wed Apr 24
33°F
Light Snow
Min: 27°F
Max: 39°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 34%
Cloud cover: 3%
Thu Apr 25
42°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 32°F
Max: 42°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 1%
Fri Apr 26
47°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 37°F
Max: 47°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 96%
Sat Apr 27
57°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 59°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 95%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Apr 28
49°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 55°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 100%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 29
57°F
Light Rain
Min: 49°F
Max: 59°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 97%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Saint Ignace

About Saint Ignace

The city of Saint Ignace, MI in Mackinac County has an approximate population of 2,452. [6]

Saint Ignace Solar Power

Saint Ignace, MI Solar Energy

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

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