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Solar Energy in Stanwood, MI

Solar Energy in Stanwood

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Stanwood with an average of 6.08 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Stanwood

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Stanwood

The total length of the day in Stanwood, MI today (November 21, 2024) will be 9 hours and 31 minutes. [More]

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Stanwood, MI Solar Energy

Solar Power in Stanwood, MI

Solar Energy Data in Stanwood, MI

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Stanwood, MI

Solar Radiation Data in Stanwood

Based on historical Stanwood, 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 Stanwood. [1]

Stanwood has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.74 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.66 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Stanwood that are always titled at the latitude of Stanwood (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.31 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.74 kWh/m2/day and approximately 18% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.66 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 Stanwood

Solar Radiation Data in Stanwood, MI

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Stanwood, MI

Solar Radiation Data in Stanwood

Stanwood, MI has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.55 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Stanwood is July with an average of 6.08 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.88 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.85 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Stanwood (Michigan) are December with an average of 2.36 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 2.5 kWh/m2/day and November at 2.81 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Stanwood

The average monthly solar radiation level in Stanwood, MI, of 4.55 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: Stanwood vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Stanwood

  • Sunrise/Sunset for November 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:42 am
    • Sunset: 5:13 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:31
Solar Energy Statistics for Stanwood

Best Months for Solar in Stanwood

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.08 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.66 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.17 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.16 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Stanwood

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Solar Power Output in Stanwood

The Power of Solar in Stanwood, MI

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Stanwood, MI

Solar Radiation Data in Stanwood

Stanwood (MI) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5272.14 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Stanwood is July with an average of 571.82 kWhac, followed by August at 547.13 kWhac and June at 543.33 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Stanwood (Michigan) are December with an average of 246.19 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 266.33 kWhac and November at 278.93 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Stanwood

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Stanwood Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Stanwood, MI [5]

Thu Nov 21
34°F
Light Snow
Min: 32°F
Max: 38°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 99%
Cloud cover: 91%
Fri Nov 22
44°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 32°F
Max: 46°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 87%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Nov 23
40°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 39°F
Max: 44°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 70%
Cloud cover: 97%
Sun Nov 24
39°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 31°F
Max: 40°F
Light breeze: 7 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Nov 25
41°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 37°F
Max: 41°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 89%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Nov 26
37°F
Light Snow
Min: 33°F
Max: 38°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 59%

More about Stanwood

About Stanwood

The village of Stanwood, MI in Mecosta County has an approximate population of 211. [6]

Stanwood Solar Power

Stanwood, MI Solar Energy

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

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