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Solar Energy in Saranac, MI

Solar Energy in Saranac

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Saranac with an average of 6.15 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Saranac

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Saranac

The total length of the day in Saranac, MI today (April 20, 2024) will be 13 hours and 42 minutes. [More]

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Saranac, MI Solar Energy

Solar Power in Saranac, MI

Solar Energy Data in Saranac, MI

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Saranac, MI

Solar Radiation Data in Saranac

Based on historical Saranac, 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 Saranac. [1]

Saranac has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.78 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 4% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.64 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Saranac that are always titled at the latitude of Saranac (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.34 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.78 kWh/m2/day and approximately 19% 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 Saranac

Solar Radiation Data in Saranac, MI

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Saranac, MI

Solar Radiation Data in Saranac

Saranac, 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 Saranac is July with an average of 6.15 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 6.07 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.83 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Saranac (Michigan) are December with an average of 2.28 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 2.49 kWh/m2/day and November at 2.98 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Saranac

The average monthly solar radiation level in Saranac, 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: Saranac vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Saranac

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 20, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:48 am
    • Sunset: 8:30 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:42
Solar Energy Statistics for Saranac

Best Months for Solar in Saranac

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.15 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.72 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.15 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.19 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Saranac

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Solar Power Output in Saranac

The Power of Solar in Saranac, MI

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Saranac, MI

Solar Radiation Data in Saranac

Saranac (MI) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5286.84 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Saranac is July with an average of 574.47 kWhac, followed by June at 555.78 kWhac and August at 546.51 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Saranac (Michigan) are December with an average of 241.42 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 262.62 kWhac and November at 299.56 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Saranac

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Weather Forecast for Saranac, MI [5]

Sat Apr 20
42°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 34°F
Max: 44°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 76%
Sun Apr 21
50°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 33°F
Max: 51°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 2%
Mon Apr 22
58°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 36°F
Max: 59°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 4%
Tue Apr 23
58°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 63°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 70%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Apr 24
42°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 28°F
Max: 43°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 30%
Cloud cover: 2%
Thu Apr 25
52°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 28°F
Max: 53°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 26%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about Saranac

About Saranac

The village of Saranac, MI in Ionia County has an approximate population of 1,325. [6]

Saranac Solar Power

Saranac, MI Solar Energy

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

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