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Solar Power in 48204 (Detroit, MI)

Solar Energy in 48204

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Solar Panels in 48204

Solar panels in 48204 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 48204

The total length of the day in 48204 (Detroit, MI) today (April 19, 2025) will be 13 hours and 38 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 48204 (Detroit, MI)

Solar Energy Data for 48204

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Solar Energy Analysis for 48204

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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 48204

Solar Radiation Data in 48204

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 48204

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Solar Power Comparison: 48204 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 48204

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Solar Power: 48204 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 48204 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 48204

Sunrise / Sunset in 48204

Sunrise/Sunset for April 19, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:42 am
- Sunset: 8:20 pm
- Length of Day: 13:38

Best Months for Solar in 48204

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Solar Panel Installs in 48204

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Solar Power Output in 48204

The Power of Solar in 48204

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 48204. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 48204. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 48204

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Weather Forecast for 48204 ^[5]

Sat Apr 19

60°F

Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 54°F
Max: 70°F

Moderate breeze: 17 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 99%

Sun Apr 20

53°F

Light Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 54°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 30%
Cloud cover: 77%

Mon Apr 21

71°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 71°F

Fresh Breeze: 21 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 67%

Tue Apr 22

59°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 42°F
Max: 64°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 35%
Cloud cover: 40%

Wed Apr 23

65°F

Light Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 67°F

Light breeze: 7 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 100%

Thu Apr 24

67°F

Light Rain
Min: 49°F
Max: 67°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 84%

More about 48204

About 48204

The ZIP code 48204 is associated with the city of Detroit in Wayne County in Michigan.

48204 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 48204, or for more solar-related resources for MI, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.