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Solar Energy in Mcbride, MI

Solar Energy in Mcbride

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Mcbride with an average of 6.15 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Mcbride

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Mcbride

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

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Mcbride, MI Solar Energy

Solar Power in Mcbride, MI

Solar Energy Data in Mcbride, MI

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Mcbride, MI

Solar Radiation Data in Mcbride

Based on historical Mcbride, 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 Mcbride. [1]

Mcbride has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.76 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 4% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.61 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Mcbride that are always titled at the latitude of Mcbride (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.29 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.76 kWh/m2/day and approximately 19% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.61 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 Mcbride

Solar Radiation Data in Mcbride, MI

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Mcbride, MI

Solar Radiation Data in Mcbride

Mcbride, MI has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.6 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Mcbride is July with an average of 6.15 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.97 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 Mcbride (Michigan) are December with an average of 2.42 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 2.54 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.07 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Mcbride

The average monthly solar radiation level in Mcbride, MI, of 4.6 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 17% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 30% 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: Mcbride vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Mcbride

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:27 am
    • Sunset: 8:02 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:35
Solar Energy Statistics for Mcbride

Best Months for Solar in Mcbride

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.15 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.7 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.19 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.18 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Mcbride

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Solar Power Output in Mcbride

The Power of Solar in Mcbride, MI

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Mcbride, MI

Solar Radiation Data in Mcbride

Mcbride (MI) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5320.08 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Mcbride is July with an average of 577.85 kWhac, followed by August at 555.49 kWhac and June at 552.16 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Mcbride (Michigan) are December with an average of 255.5 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 271.61 kWhac and November at 301.5 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Mcbride

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Weather Forecast for Mcbride, MI [5]

Thu Mar 28
39°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 29°F
Max: 40°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 31%
Cloud cover: 36%
Fri Mar 29
43°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 28°F
Max: 49°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 9%
Sat Mar 30
38°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 35°F
Max: 44°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 93%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Mar 31
41°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 31°F
Max: 47°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
49°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 35°F
Max: 50°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 67%
Tue Apr 2
32°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 32°F
Max: 38°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 100%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Mcbride

About Mcbride

The village of Mcbride, MI in Montcalm County has an approximate population of 205. [6]

Mcbride Solar Power

Mcbride, MI Solar Energy

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