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Solar Energy in Grandville, MI

Solar Energy in Grandville

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

Solar Panels in Grandville

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Grandville

The total length of the day in Grandville, MI today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 35 minutes. [More]

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Grandville, MI Solar Energy

Solar Power in Grandville, MI

Solar Energy Data in Grandville, MI

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Grandville, MI

Solar Radiation Data in Grandville

Based on historical Grandville, 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 Grandville. [1]

Grandville has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.81 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 3% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.69 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Grandville that are always titled at the latitude of Grandville (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.37 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.81 kWh/m2/day and approximately 18% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.69 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 Grandville

Solar Radiation Data in Grandville, MI

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Grandville, MI

Solar Radiation Data in Grandville

Grandville, MI has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.45 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Grandville is July with an average of 6.1 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.96 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.87 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Grandville (Michigan) are December with an average of 1.93 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 2.34 kWh/m2/day and November at 2.81 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Grandville

The average monthly solar radiation level in Grandville, MI, of 4.45 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 13% 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: Grandville vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Grandville

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:30 am
    • Sunset: 8:05 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:35
Solar Energy Statistics for Grandville

Best Months for Solar in Grandville

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.1 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.81 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.31 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.24 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Grandville

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Solar Power Output in Grandville

The Power of Solar in Grandville, MI

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Grandville, MI

Solar Radiation Data in Grandville

Grandville (MI) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5145.95 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Grandville is July with an average of 571.21 kWhac, followed by May at 557.3 kWhac and August at 550.08 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Grandville (Michigan) are December with an average of 201.75 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 243.16 kWhac and November at 281.91 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Grandville

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Weather Forecast for Grandville, MI [5]

Thu Mar 28
40°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 30°F
Max: 40°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 38%
Cloud cover: 8%
Fri Mar 29
45°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 30°F
Max: 49°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 45%
Sat Mar 30
50°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 35°F
Max: 50°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Mar 31
48°F
Light Rain
Min: 35°F
Max: 49°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
48°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 40°F
Max: 53°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 93%
Tue Apr 2
42°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 36°F
Max: 42°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 93%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Grandville

About Grandville

The city of Grandville, MI in Kent County has an approximate population of 15,378. [6]

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Grandville, MI Solar Energy

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

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