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Solar Energy in West Branch, MI

Solar Energy in West Branch

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in West Branch with an average of 6.08 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in West Branch

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

Sunrise & Sunset in West Branch

The total length of the day in West Branch, MI today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 40 minutes. [More]

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West Branch, MI Solar Energy

Solar Power in West Branch, MI

Solar Energy Data in West Branch, MI

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for West Branch, MI

Solar Radiation Data in West Branch

Based on historical West Branch, 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 West Branch. [1]

West Branch has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.75 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 1% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.77 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in West Branch that are always titled at the latitude of West Branch (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.34 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.75 kWh/m2/day and approximately 15% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.77 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 West Branch

Solar Radiation Data in West Branch, MI

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in West Branch.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for West Branch, MI

Solar Radiation Data in West Branch

West Branch, MI has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.55 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in West Branch is July with an average of 6.08 kWh/m2/day, followed by May at 5.92 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.72 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in West Branch (Michigan) are December with an average of 2.31 kWh/m2/day, followed by November with an average of 2.68 kWh/m2/day and January at 2.78 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: West Branch vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in West Branch

The average monthly solar radiation level in West Branch, MI, of 4.55 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: West Branch vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average West Branch 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 West Branch

Sunrise / Sunset in West Branch

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:21 am
    • Sunset: 8:01 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:40
Solar Energy Statistics for West Branch

Best Months for Solar in West Branch

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.08 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.72 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.44 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.18 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in West Branch

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Solar Power Output in West Branch

The Power of Solar in West Branch, MI

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for West Branch, MI

Solar Radiation Data in West Branch

West Branch (MI) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5091.18 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in West Branch is July with an average of 548.18 kWhac, followed by May at 547.35 kWhac and August at 520.08 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in West Branch (Michigan) are December with an average of 237.35 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 256.21 kWhac and January at 297.61 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in West Branch

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Weather Forecast for West Branch, MI [5]

Fri Mar 29
42°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 21°F
Max: 46°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 54%
Sat Mar 30
39°F
Light Rain
Min: 30°F
Max: 39°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Mar 31
40°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 32°F
Max: 43°F
Light breeze: 7 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 68%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
45°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 32°F
Max: 47°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 84%
Tue Apr 2
34°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 33°F
Max: 36°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 99%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Apr 3
33°F
Light Snow
Min: 31°F
Max: 34°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 97%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about West Branch

About West Branch

The city of West Branch, MI in Ogemaw County has an approximate population of 2,139. [6]

West Branch Solar Power

West Branch, MI Solar Energy

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

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