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Solar Energy in Saint Louis, MI

Solar Energy in Saint Louis

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Saint Louis with an average of 6.17 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Saint Louis

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Saint Louis

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

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Saint Louis, MI Solar Energy

Solar Power in Saint Louis, MI

Solar Energy Data in Saint Louis, MI

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Saint Louis, MI

Solar Radiation Data in Saint Louis

Based on historical Saint Louis, 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 Saint Louis. [1]

Saint Louis has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.77 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 4% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.62 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Saint Louis that are always titled at the latitude of Saint Louis (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.3 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.77 kWh/m2/day and approximately 19% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.62 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 Saint Louis

Solar Radiation Data in Saint Louis, MI

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Saint Louis.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Saint Louis, MI

Solar Radiation Data in Saint Louis

Saint Louis, MI has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.58 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Saint Louis is July with an average of 6.17 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.92 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.87 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Saint Louis (Michigan) are December with an average of 2.33 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 2.56 kWh/m2/day and November at 2.94 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Saint Louis vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Saint Louis

The average monthly solar radiation level in Saint Louis, MI, of 4.58 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 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: Saint Louis vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Saint Louis 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 Saint Louis

Sunrise / Sunset in Saint Louis

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:25 am
    • Sunset: 8:00 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:35
Solar Energy Statistics for Saint Louis

Best Months for Solar in Saint Louis

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.17 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.75 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.23 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.24 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Saint Louis

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Solar Power Output in Saint Louis

The Power of Solar in Saint Louis, MI

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Saint Louis, MI

Solar Radiation Data in Saint Louis

Saint Louis (MI) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5272.44 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Saint Louis is July with an average of 573.36 kWhac, followed by May at 562.46 kWhac and August at 551.2 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Saint Louis (Michigan) are December with an average of 245.5 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 271.24 kWhac and November at 288.04 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Saint Louis

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Weather Forecast for Saint Louis, MI [5]

Thu Mar 28
41°F
Few Clouds
Min: 30°F
Max: 42°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 33%
Cloud cover: 13%
Fri Mar 29
43°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 30°F
Max: 49°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 7%
Sat Mar 30
38°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 35°F
Max: 44°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 95%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Mar 31
43°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 33°F
Max: 49°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
49°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 36°F
Max: 49°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 71%
Tue Apr 2
37°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 34°F
Max: 38°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Saint Louis

About Saint Louis

The city of Saint Louis, MI in Gratiot County has an approximate population of 7,482. [6]

Saint Louis Solar Power

Saint Louis, MI Solar Energy

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

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