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Solar Power in 48272 (Detroit, MI)

Solar Energy in 48272

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 48272 with an average of 6.04 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 48272

Solar panels in 48272 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 48272

The total length of the day in 48272 (Detroit, MI) today (April 19, 2024) will be 13 hours and 38 minutes. [More]

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48272 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 48272 (Detroit, MI)

Solar Energy Data for 48272

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 48272.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 48272

Solar Radiation Data in 48272

Based on historical 48272 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 48272. [1]

The region associated with 48272 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.84 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 7% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.59 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 48272 that are always titled at the latitude of Detroit (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.41 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.84 kWh/m2/day and approximately 23% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.59 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 48272

Solar Radiation Data in 48272

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 48272.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 48272

Solar Radiation Data in 48272

The region associated with 48272 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.71 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 48272 is July with an average of 6.04 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.87 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.82 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 48272 are December with an average of 2.66 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 2.98 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.14 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 48272 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 48272

The average monthly solar radiation level in 48272, of 4.71 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 20% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 29% 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: 48272 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 48272 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 48272

Sunrise / Sunset in 48272

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 19, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:42 am
    • Sunset: 8:20 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:38
Solar Energy Statistics for 48272

Best Months for Solar in 48272

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.04 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.67 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.93 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.1 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 48272

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 48272 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 48272

The Power of Solar in 48272

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 48272. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 48272. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 48272

Solar Radiation Data in 48272

48272 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5460.89 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 48272 is July with an average of 563.93 kWhac, followed by August at 549.02 kWhac and June at 537.72 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 48272 are December with an average of 280.66 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 315.04 kWhac and January at 322.19 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 48272 [5]

Fri Apr 19
57°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 58°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sat Apr 20
47°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 40°F
Max: 51°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 33%
Cloud cover: 64%
Sun Apr 21
54°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 38°F
Max: 58°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 30%
Cloud cover: 2%
Mon Apr 22
61°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 42°F
Max: 64°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 32%
Cloud cover: 10%
Tue Apr 23
53°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 49°F
Max: 56°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 83%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Apr 24
46°F
Light Rain
Min: 37°F
Max: 49°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 25%
Cloud cover: 35%

More about 48272

About 48272

The ZIP code 48272 is associated with the city of Detroit in Wayne County in Michigan.

48272 Solar Power

48272 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 48272, or for more solar-related resources for MI, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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