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Solar Energy in Sheridan, MI

Solar Energy in Sheridan

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Sheridan with an average of 6.2 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Sheridan

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Sheridan

The total length of the day in Sheridan, MI today (November 23, 2024) will be 9 hours and 29 minutes. [More]

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Sheridan, MI Solar Energy

Solar Power in Sheridan, MI

Solar Energy Data in Sheridan, MI

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Sheridan, MI

Solar Radiation Data in Sheridan

Based on historical Sheridan, 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 Sheridan. [1]

Sheridan has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.76 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 4% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.62 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Sheridan that are always titled at the latitude of Sheridan (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.32 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.76 kWh/m2/day and approximately 19% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.62 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 Sheridan

Solar Radiation Data in Sheridan, MI

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Sheridan, MI

Solar Radiation Data in Sheridan

Sheridan, 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 Sheridan is July with an average of 6.2 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 6.08 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.84 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Sheridan (Michigan) are December with an average of 2.29 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 2.72 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.09 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Sheridan

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

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Sheridan

  • Sunrise/Sunset for November 23, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:42 am
    • Sunset: 5:11 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:29
Solar Energy Statistics for Sheridan

Best Months for Solar in Sheridan

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.2 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.71 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.14 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.16 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Sheridan

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Solar Power Output in Sheridan

The Power of Solar in Sheridan, MI

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Sheridan, MI

Solar Radiation Data in Sheridan

Sheridan (MI) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5358.99 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Sheridan is July with an average of 579.19 kWhac, followed by May at 559.76 kWhac and June at 557.46 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Sheridan (Michigan) are December with an average of 239.48 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 285.23 kWhac and November at 306.67 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Sheridan

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Weather Forecast for Sheridan, MI [5]

Sat Nov 23
44°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 37°F
Max: 46°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Nov 24
44°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 35°F
Max: 47°F
Light breeze: 7 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Nov 25
45°F
Light Rain
Min: 38°F
Max: 47°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Nov 26
35°F
Light Snow
Min: 29°F
Max: 38°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 68%
Cloud cover: 89%
Wed Nov 27
38°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 30°F
Max: 38°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Nov 28
37°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 29°F
Max: 37°F
Light breeze: 6 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 81%

More about Sheridan

About Sheridan

The village of Sheridan, MI in Montcalm County has an approximate population of 649. [6]

Sheridan Solar Power

Sheridan, MI Solar Energy

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

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