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Solar Power in 49002 (Portage, MI)

Solar Energy in 49002

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Solar Panels in 49002

Solar panels in 49002 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 49002

The total length of the day in 49002 (Portage, MI) today (April 27, 2024) will be 13 hours and 58 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 49002 (Portage, MI)

Solar Energy Data for 49002

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Solar Energy Analysis for 49002

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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 49002

Solar Radiation Data in 49002

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 49002

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Solar Power Comparison: 49002 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 49002

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Solar Power: 49002 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 49002 solar radiation levels compare to average levels in a city with historcially high levels (NV) and a city with historically low levels (WA). ^[1]

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Solar Data & Statistics for 49002

Sunrise / Sunset in 49002

Sunrise/Sunset for April 27, 2024 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:40 am
- Sunset: 8:38 pm
- Length of Day: 13:58

Best Months for Solar in 49002

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Solar Panel Installs in 49002

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Solar Power Output in 49002

The Power of Solar in 49002

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 49002. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 49002. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 49002

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Weather Forecast for 49002 ^[5]

Sat Apr 27

65°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 54°F
Max: 75°F

Fresh Breeze: 21 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 88%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sun Apr 28

65°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 62°F
Max: 73°F

Fresh Breeze: 19 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 90%
Cloud cover: 100%

Mon Apr 29

71°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 57°F
Max: 72°F

Fresh Breeze: 19 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 98%

Tue Apr 30

67°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 48°F
Max: 70°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 0%

Wed May 1

72°F

Light Rain
Min: 57°F
Max: 72°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 38%
Cloud cover: 74%

Thu May 2

60°F

Light Rain
Min: 53°F
Max: 60°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 80%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 49002

About 49002

The ZIP code 49002 is associated with the city of Portage in Kalamazoo County in Michigan.

49002 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 49002, or for more solar-related resources for MI, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.