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Solar Power in 48170 (Plymouth, MI)

Solar Energy in 48170

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 48170 with an average of 6.1 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 48170

Solar panels in 48170 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 48170

The total length of the day in 48170 (Plymouth, MI) today (May 06, 2024) will be 14 hours and 22 minutes. [More]

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48170 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 48170 (Plymouth, MI)

Solar Energy Data for 48170

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 48170.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 48170

Solar Radiation Data in 48170

Based on historical 48170 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 48170. [1]

The region associated with 48170 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.85 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 6% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.64 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 48170 that are always titled at the latitude of Plymouth (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.42 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.85 kWh/m2/day and approximately 21% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.64 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 48170

Solar Radiation Data in 48170

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 48170.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 48170

Solar Radiation Data in 48170

The region associated with 48170 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.63 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 48170 is July with an average of 6.1 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.93 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.68 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 48170 are December with an average of 2.3 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.03 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.19 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 48170 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 48170

The average monthly solar radiation level in 48170, of 4.63 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 18% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 30% 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: 48170 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 48170 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 48170

Sunrise / Sunset in 48170

  • Sunrise/Sunset for May 06, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:19 am
    • Sunset: 8:41 pm
    • Length of Day: 14:22
Solar Energy Statistics for 48170

Best Months for Solar in 48170

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.1 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.74 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.08 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.17 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 48170

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 48170 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 48170

The Power of Solar in 48170

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 48170. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 48170. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 48170

Solar Radiation Data in 48170

48170 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5351.37 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 48170 is July with an average of 570.71 kWhac, followed by June at 542.25 kWhac and August at 532.44 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 48170 are December with an average of 241.69 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 315.12 kWhac and January at 322.39 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 48170 [5]

Mon May 6
64°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 52°F
Max: 68°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 80%
Tue May 7
68°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 49°F
Max: 68°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 75%
Wed May 8
74°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 56°F
Max: 76°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 2%
Thu May 9
56°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 52°F
Max: 65°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 95%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri May 10
61°F
Light Rain
Min: 47°F
Max: 61°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 49%
Sat May 11
60°F
Light Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 64°F
Moderate breeze: 18 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 48170

About 48170

The ZIP code 48170 is associated with the city of Plymouth in Wayne County in Michigan.

48170 Solar Power

48170 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 48170, or for more solar-related resources for MI, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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