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Solar Power in 49506 (Grand Rapids, MI)

Solar Energy in 49506

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Solar Panels in 49506

Solar panels in 49506 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 49506

The total length of the day in 49506 (Grand Rapids, MI) today (May 08, 2024) will be 14 hours and 29 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 49506 (Grand Rapids, MI)

Solar Energy Data for 49506

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Solar Energy Analysis for 49506

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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 49506

Solar Radiation Data in 49506

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 49506

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Solar Power Comparison: 49506 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 49506

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Solar Power: 49506 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 49506 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 49506

Sunrise / Sunset in 49506

Sunrise/Sunset for May 08, 2024 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:24 am
- Sunset: 8:53 pm
- Length of Day: 14:29

Best Months for Solar in 49506

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Solar Panel Installs in 49506

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Solar Power Output in 49506

The Power of Solar in 49506

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 49506. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 49506. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 49506

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Weather Forecast for 49506 ^[5]

Wed May 8

68°F

Light Rain
Min: 49°F
Max: 72°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 24%

Thu May 9

60°F

Light Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 62°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 92%

Fri May 10

57°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 44°F
Max: 59°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 59%

Sat May 11

52°F

Light Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 60°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 81%
Cloud cover: 97%

Sun May 12

64°F

Light Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 64°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 83%

Mon May 13

61°F

Light Rain
Min: 51°F
Max: 63°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 87%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 49506

About 49506

The ZIP code 49506 is associated with the city of Grand Rapids in Kent County in Michigan.

49506 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 49506, or for more solar-related resources for MI, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.