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Solar Energy in Tawas City, MI

Solar Energy in Tawas City

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Tawas City with an average of 5.84 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Tawas City

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Tawas City

The total length of the day in Tawas City, MI today (April 19, 2024) will be 13 hours and 45 minutes. [More]

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Tawas City, MI Solar Energy

Solar Power in Tawas City, MI

Solar Energy Data in Tawas City, MI

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Tawas City, MI

Solar Radiation Data in Tawas City

Based on historical Tawas City, 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 Tawas City. [1]

Tawas City 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% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.91 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Tawas City that are always titled at the latitude of Tawas City (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.46 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.81 kWh/m2/day and approximately 14% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.91 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 Tawas City

Solar Radiation Data in Tawas City, MI

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Tawas City.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Tawas City, MI

Solar Radiation Data in Tawas City

Tawas City, MI has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.54 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Tawas City is July with an average of 5.84 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.81 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.61 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Tawas City (Michigan) are December with an average of 2.52 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 2.75 kWh/m2/day and November at 2.84 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Tawas City vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Tawas City

The average monthly solar radiation level in Tawas City, MI, of 4.54 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 16% 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: Tawas City vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Tawas City 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 Tawas City

Sunrise / Sunset in Tawas City

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 19, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:40 am
    • Sunset: 8:25 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:45
Solar Energy Statistics for Tawas City

Best Months for Solar in Tawas City

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.84 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.77 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.5 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.25 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Tawas City

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Solar Power Output in Tawas City

The Power of Solar in Tawas City, MI

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Tawas City, MI

Solar Radiation Data in Tawas City

Tawas City (MI) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5219.99 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Tawas City is July with an average of 547.05 kWhac, followed by May at 542.63 kWhac and June at 531.57 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Tawas City (Michigan) are December with an average of 262.15 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 277.34 kWhac and January at 292.04 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Tawas City

Tawas City Electricity Costs

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Tawas City Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Tawas City, MI [5]

Fri Apr 19
50°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 40°F
Max: 51°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 32%
Cloud cover: 21%
Sat Apr 20
45°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 36°F
Max: 46°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 74%
Sun Apr 21
52°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 34°F
Max: 55°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 35%
Cloud cover: 2%
Mon Apr 22
46°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 35°F
Max: 46°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 38%
Tue Apr 23
49°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 35°F
Max: 49°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 95%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Apr 24
42°F
Light Snow
Min: 25°F
Max: 44°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 28%
Cloud cover: 2%

More about Tawas City

About Tawas City

The city of Tawas City, MI in Iosco County has an approximate population of 1,827. [6]

Tawas City Solar Power

Tawas City, MI Solar Energy

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

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