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Solar Energy in Ferrysburg, MI

Solar Energy in Ferrysburg

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Ferrysburg with an average of 6.27 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Ferrysburg

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Ferrysburg

The total length of the day in Ferrysburg, MI today (April 20, 2024) will be 13 hours and 43 minutes. [More]

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Ferrysburg, MI Solar Energy

Solar Power in Ferrysburg, MI

Solar Energy Data in Ferrysburg, MI

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Ferrysburg, MI

Solar Radiation Data in Ferrysburg

Based on historical Ferrysburg, 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 Ferrysburg. [1]

Ferrysburg has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.81 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 4% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.66 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Ferrysburg that are always titled at the latitude of Ferrysburg (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.32 kWh/m2/day, or about 13% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.81 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 Ferrysburg

Solar Radiation Data in Ferrysburg, MI

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Ferrysburg, MI

Solar Radiation Data in Ferrysburg

Ferrysburg, MI has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.53 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Ferrysburg is July with an average of 6.27 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.98 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.97 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Ferrysburg (Michigan) are January with an average of 2.01 kWh/m2/day, followed by December with an average of 2.1 kWh/m2/day and November at 2.85 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Ferrysburg

The average monthly solar radiation level in Ferrysburg, MI, of 4.53 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 15% 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: Ferrysburg vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Ferrysburg

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 20, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:52 am
    • Sunset: 8:35 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:43
Solar Energy Statistics for Ferrysburg

Best Months for Solar in Ferrysburg

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.27 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.65 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.43 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Ferrysburg

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Solar Power Output in Ferrysburg

The Power of Solar in Ferrysburg, MI

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Ferrysburg, MI

Solar Radiation Data in Ferrysburg

Ferrysburg (MI) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5246.96 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Ferrysburg is July with an average of 586.98 kWhac, followed by May at 568.12 kWhac and August at 562.48 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Ferrysburg (Michigan) are January with an average of 215.12 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 221.38 kWhac and November at 281.48 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Ferrysburg

Ferrysburg Electricity Costs

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Ferrysburg Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Ferrysburg, MI [5]

Sat Apr 20
39°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 36°F
Max: 41°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 54%
Sun Apr 21
44°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 38°F
Max: 46°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 0%
Mon Apr 22
49°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 38°F
Max: 53°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 6%
Tue Apr 23
53°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 38°F
Max: 53°F
Strong breeze: 28 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 77%
Cloud cover: 85%
Wed Apr 24
41°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 30°F
Max: 41°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 38%
Cloud cover: 4%
Thu Apr 25
44°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 29°F
Max: 44°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about Ferrysburg

About Ferrysburg

The city of Ferrysburg, MI in Ottawa County has an approximate population of 2,892. [6]

Ferrysburg Solar Power

Ferrysburg, MI Solar Energy

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

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