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Solar Energy in Southfield, MI

Solar Energy in Southfield

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Southfield with an average of 6.04 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Southfield

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Southfield

The total length of the day in Southfield, MI today (November 14, 2024) will be 9 hours and 50 minutes. [More]

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Southfield, MI Solar Energy

Solar Power in Southfield, MI

Solar Energy Data in Southfield, MI

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Southfield, MI

Solar Radiation Data in Southfield

Based on historical Southfield, 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 Southfield. [1]

Southfield has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.83 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 6% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.6 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Southfield that are always titled at the latitude of Southfield (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.41 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.83 kWh/m2/day and approximately 23% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.6 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 Southfield

Solar Radiation Data in Southfield, MI

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Southfield, MI

Solar Radiation Data in Southfield

Southfield, 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 Southfield is July with an average of 6.04 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.77 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.74 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Southfield (Michigan) are December with an average of 2.55 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 2.93 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.18 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Southfield

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

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Southfield

  • Sunrise/Sunset for November 14, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:22 am
    • Sunset: 5:12 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:50
Solar Energy Statistics for Southfield

Best Months for Solar in Southfield

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.04 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.66 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.93 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.09 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Southfield

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Solar Power Output in Southfield

The Power of Solar in Southfield, MI

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Southfield, MI

Solar Radiation Data in Southfield

Southfield (MI) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5342.23 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Southfield is July with an average of 558.26 kWhac, followed by August at 537.69 kWhac and June at 529.01 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Southfield (Michigan) are December with an average of 265.8 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 314.28 kWhac and November at 314.68 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Southfield

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Weather Forecast for Southfield, MI [5]

Thu Nov 14
45°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 49°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 90%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Nov 15
52°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 47°F
Max: 52°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 86%
Sat Nov 16
50°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 43°F
Max: 53°F
Light breeze: 5 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 32%
Sun Nov 17
55°F
Light Rain
Min: 47°F
Max: 58°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Nov 18
53°F
Few Clouds
Min: 46°F
Max: 54°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 13%
Tue Nov 19
50°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 46°F
Max: 53°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 99%

More about Southfield

About Southfield

The city of Southfield, MI in Oakland County has an approximate population of 71,739. [6]

Southfield Solar Power

Southfield, MI Solar Energy

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

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