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Solar Energy in Boyne City, MI

Solar Energy in Boyne City

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

Solar Panels in Boyne City

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Boyne City

The total length of the day in Boyne City, MI today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 40 minutes. [More]

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Boyne City, MI Solar Energy

Solar Power in Boyne City, MI

Solar Energy Data in Boyne City, MI

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Boyne City, MI

Solar Radiation Data in Boyne City

Based on historical Boyne City, 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 Boyne City. [1]

Boyne City has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.62 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 1% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.6 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Boyne City that are always titled at the latitude of Boyne City (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.1 kWh/m2/day, or about 13% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.62 kWh/m2/day and approximately 14% 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 Boyne City

Solar Radiation Data in Boyne City, MI

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Boyne City.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Boyne City, MI

Solar Radiation Data in Boyne City

Boyne City, MI has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.42 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Boyne City is July with an average of 6.1 kWh/m2/day, followed by May at 5.94 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.91 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Boyne City (Michigan) are December with an average of 1.81 kWh/m2/day, followed by November with an average of 2.13 kWh/m2/day and January at 2.21 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Boyne City vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Boyne City

The average monthly solar radiation level in Boyne City, MI, of 4.42 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 12% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 33% 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: Boyne City vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Boyne City 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 Boyne City

Sunrise / Sunset in Boyne City

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:24 am
    • Sunset: 8:04 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:40
Solar Energy Statistics for Boyne City

Best Months for Solar in Boyne City

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.1 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.82 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.72 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.23 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Boyne City

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Solar Power Output in Boyne City

The Power of Solar in Boyne City, MI

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Boyne City, MI

Solar Radiation Data in Boyne City

Boyne City (MI) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5138.03 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Boyne City is May with an average of 584.55 kWhac, followed by July at 572.46 kWhac and August at 559.47 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Boyne City (Michigan) are December with an average of 190.23 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 214.22 kWhac and January at 234.36 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Boyne City

Boyne City Electricity Costs

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Boyne City Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Boyne City, MI [5]

Fri Mar 29
35°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 28°F
Max: 38°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 90%
Sat Mar 30
40°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 28°F
Max: 41°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Mar 31
39°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 28°F
Max: 42°F
Light breeze: 6 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 70%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
46°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 32°F
Max: 46°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 34%
Tue Apr 2
37°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 34°F
Max: 38°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 82%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Apr 3
35°F
Snow
Min: 32°F
Max: 38°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 96%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Boyne City

About Boyne City

The city of Boyne City, MI in Charlevoix County has an approximate population of 3,735. [6]

Boyne City Solar Power

Boyne City, MI Solar Energy

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

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