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Solar Energy in Saginaw, MI

Solar Energy in Saginaw

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Saginaw with an average of 6.06 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Saginaw

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Saginaw

The total length of the day in Saginaw, MI today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 38 minutes. [More]

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Saginaw, MI Solar Energy

Solar Power in Saginaw, MI

Solar Energy Data in Saginaw, MI

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Saginaw, MI

Solar Radiation Data in Saginaw

Based on historical Saginaw, 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 Saginaw. [1]

Saginaw has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.82 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.74 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Saginaw that are always titled at the latitude of Saginaw (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.42 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.82 kWh/m2/day and approximately 18% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.74 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 Saginaw

Solar Radiation Data in Saginaw, MI

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Saginaw, MI

Solar Radiation Data in Saginaw

Saginaw, MI has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.67 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Saginaw is July with an average of 6.06 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.95 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.95 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Saginaw (Michigan) are December with an average of 2.38 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 2.87 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.15 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Saginaw

The average monthly solar radiation level in Saginaw, MI, of 4.67 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 19% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 29% 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: Saginaw vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Saginaw

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:21 am
    • Sunset: 7:59 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:38
Solar Energy Statistics for Saginaw

Best Months for Solar in Saginaw

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.06 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.72 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.21 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.25 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Saginaw

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Solar Power Output in Saginaw

The Power of Solar in Saginaw, MI

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Saginaw, MI

Solar Radiation Data in Saginaw

Saginaw (MI) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5402.1 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Saginaw is July with an average of 565.71 kWhac, followed by May at 558.99 kWhac and August at 554.34 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Saginaw (Michigan) are December with an average of 253.25 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 306.82 kWhac and November at 310.48 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Saginaw

Saginaw Electricity Costs

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Weather Forecast for Saginaw, MI [5]

Fri Mar 29
40°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 30°F
Max: 48°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 2%
Sat Mar 30
42°F
Light Rain
Min: 33°F
Max: 43°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Mar 31
43°F
Light Rain
Min: 35°F
Max: 46°F
Light breeze: 7 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
48°F
Light Rain
Min: 36°F
Max: 48°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 50%
Tue Apr 2
41°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 36°F
Max: 41°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Apr 3
33°F
Snow
Min: 33°F
Max: 35°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 100%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Saginaw

About Saginaw

The city of Saginaw, MI in Saginaw County has an approximate population of 51,508. [6]

Saginaw Solar Power

Saginaw, MI Solar Energy

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

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