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Solar Energy in Port Clinton, OH

Solar Energy in Port Clinton

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Port Clinton with an average of 5.95 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Port Clinton

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Port Clinton

The total length of the day in Port Clinton, OH today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 33 minutes. [More]

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Port Clinton, OH Solar Energy

Solar Power in Port Clinton, OH

Solar Energy Data in Port Clinton, OH

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Port Clinton, OH

Solar Radiation Data in Port Clinton

Based on historical Port Clinton, OH data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in Port Clinton. [1]

Port Clinton has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.82 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 11% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.44 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Port Clinton that are always titled at the latitude of Port Clinton (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.28 kWh/m2/day, or about 12% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.82 kWh/m2/day and approximately 24% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.44 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 Port Clinton

Solar Radiation Data in Port Clinton, OH

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Port Clinton.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Port Clinton, OH

Solar Radiation Data in Port Clinton

Port Clinton, OH has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.57 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Port Clinton is July with an average of 5.95 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.88 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.8 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Port Clinton (Ohio) are December with an average of 2.48 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 2.78 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.35 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Port Clinton vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Port Clinton

The average monthly solar radiation level in Port Clinton, OH, of 4.57 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: Port Clinton vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Port Clinton 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 Port Clinton

Sunrise / Sunset in Port Clinton

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:20 am
    • Sunset: 7:53 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:33
Solar Energy Statistics for Port Clinton

Best Months for Solar in Port Clinton

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.95 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.81 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.15 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.23 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Port Clinton

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Solar Power Output in Port Clinton

The Power of Solar in Port Clinton, OH

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Port Clinton, OH

Solar Radiation Data in Port Clinton

Port Clinton (OH) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5262.72 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Port Clinton is July with an average of 556.4 kWhac, followed by May at 539.76 kWhac and June at 539.51 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Port Clinton (Ohio) are December with an average of 260.41 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 294.04 kWhac and November at 326.49 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Port Clinton

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Port Clinton Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Port Clinton, OH [5]

Thu Mar 28
47°F
Few Clouds
Min: 33°F
Max: 49°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 24%
Fri Mar 29
43°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 34°F
Max: 48°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sat Mar 30
52°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 55°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 92%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Mar 31
43°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 39°F
Max: 45°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 81%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
40°F
Light Rain
Min: 40°F
Max: 42°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 89%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
63°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 40°F
Max: 63°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 73%
Cloud cover: 18%

More about Port Clinton

About Port Clinton

The city of Port Clinton, OH in Ottawa County has an approximate population of 6,056. [6]

Port Clinton Solar Power

Port Clinton, OH Solar Energy

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

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