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Solar Power in 48206 (Detroit, MI)

Solar Energy in 48206

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 48206 with an average of 5.98 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 48206

Solar panels in 48206 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 48206

The total length of the day in 48206 (Detroit, MI) today (May 01, 2024) will be 14 hours and 9 minutes. [More]

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48206 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 48206 (Detroit, MI)

Solar Energy Data for 48206

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 48206.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 48206

Solar Radiation Data in 48206

Based on historical 48206 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 48206. [1]

The region associated with 48206 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.84 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 6% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.61 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 48206 that are always titled at the latitude of Detroit (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.42 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.84 kWh/m2/day and approximately 22% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.61 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 48206

Solar Radiation Data in 48206

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 48206.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 48206

Solar Radiation Data in 48206

The region associated with 48206 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 48206 is July with an average of 5.98 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.89 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.79 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 48206 are December with an average of 2.43 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 2.73 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.22 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 48206 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 48206

The average monthly solar radiation level in 48206, 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: 48206 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 48206 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 48206

Sunrise / Sunset in 48206

  • Sunrise/Sunset for May 01, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:24 am
    • Sunset: 8:33 pm
    • Length of Day: 14:9
Solar Energy Statistics for 48206

Best Months for Solar in 48206

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.98 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.69 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.95 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.12 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 48206

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 48206 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 48206

The Power of Solar in 48206

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 48206. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 48206. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 48206

Solar Radiation Data in 48206

48206 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5339.92 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 48206 is July with an average of 556.04 kWhac, followed by August at 545.42 kWhac and June at 539.83 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 48206 are December with an average of 253.19 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 292.05 kWhac and November at 318.45 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 48206 [5]

Wed May 1
73°F
Light Rain
Min: 53°F
Max: 76°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 54%
Thu May 2
71°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 54°F
Max: 71°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 28%
Cloud cover: 52%
Fri May 3
63°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 55°F
Max: 65°F
Light breeze: 7 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 88%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat May 4
72°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 58°F
Max: 72°F
Light breeze: 7 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 80%
Sun May 5
68°F
Light Rain
Min: 55°F
Max: 69°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 32%
Cloud cover: 17%
Mon May 6
69°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 53°F
Max: 69°F
Light breeze: 7 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 99%

More about 48206

About 48206

The ZIP code 48206 is associated with the city of Detroit in Wayne County in Michigan.

48206 Solar Power

48206 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 48206, or for more solar-related resources for MI, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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