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Solar Energy in Copper City, MI

Solar Energy in Copper City

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Copper City with an average of 6.44 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Copper City

Solar panels in Copper 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 Copper City

The total length of the day in Copper City, MI today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 40 minutes. [More]

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Copper City, MI Solar Energy

Solar Power in Copper City, MI

Solar Energy Data in Copper City, MI

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Copper City, MI

Solar Radiation Data in Copper City

Based on historical Copper 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 Copper City. [1]

Copper City has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.66 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 8% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.96 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Copper City that are always titled at the latitude of Copper City (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.26 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.66 kWh/m2/day and approximately 8% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.96 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 Copper City

Solar Radiation Data in Copper City, MI

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Copper City, MI

Solar Radiation Data in Copper City

Copper City, MI has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.4 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Copper City is July with an average of 6.44 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 6.22 kWh/m2/day and August at 6.21 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Copper City (Michigan) are December with an average of 1.65 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 1.86 kWh/m2/day and November at 1.93 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Copper City

The average monthly solar radiation level in Copper City, MI, of 4.4 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: Copper City vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Copper City

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:38 am
    • Sunset: 8:18 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:40
Solar Energy Statistics for Copper City

Best Months for Solar in Copper City

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.44 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.03 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.34 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.49 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Copper City

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Solar Power Output in Copper City

The Power of Solar in Copper City, MI

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Copper City, MI

Solar Radiation Data in Copper City

Copper City (MI) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5186.25 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Copper City is July with an average of 621.67 kWhac, followed by April at 598.7 kWhac and August at 596.24 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Copper City (Michigan) are December with an average of 177.25 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 195.91 kWhac and January at 200.86 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Copper City

Copper City Electricity Costs

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Copper City Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Copper City, MI [5]

Thu Mar 28
26°F
Light Snow
Min: 23°F
Max: 29°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Mar 29
29°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 25°F
Max: 30°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 73%
Cloud cover: 28%
Sat Mar 30
32°F
Snow
Min: 28°F
Max: 33°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 92%
Cloud cover: 99%
Sun Mar 31
35°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 29°F
Max: 35°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 82%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
34°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 29°F
Max: 34°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 74%
Cloud cover: 95%
Tue Apr 2
33°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 30°F
Max: 33°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 74%
Cloud cover: 94%

More about Copper City

About Copper City

The village of Copper City, MI in Houghton County has an approximate population of 190. [6]

Copper City Solar Power

Copper City, MI Solar Energy

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

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