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Solar Power in 48209 (Detroit, MI)

Solar Energy in 48209

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Solar Panels in 48209

Solar panels in 48209 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 48209

The total length of the day in 48209 (Detroit, MI) today (April 16, 2025) will be 13 hours and 29 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 48209 (Detroit, MI)

Solar Energy Data for 48209

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Solar Energy Analysis for 48209

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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 48209

Solar Radiation Data in 48209

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 48209

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Solar Power Comparison: 48209 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 48209

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Solar Power: 48209 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 48209 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 48209

Sunrise / Sunset in 48209

Sunrise/Sunset for April 16, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:47 am
- Sunset: 8:16 pm
- Length of Day: 13:29

Best Months for Solar in 48209

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Solar Panel Installs in 48209

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Solar Power Output in 48209

The Power of Solar in 48209

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 48209. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 48209. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 48209

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Weather Forecast for 48209 ^[5]

Wed Apr 16

49°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 36°F
Max: 53°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 38%
Cloud cover: 59%

Thu Apr 17

54°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 40°F
Max: 59°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 35%
Cloud cover: 48%

Fri Apr 18

70°F

Light Rain
Min: 50°F
Max: 79°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 49%

Sat Apr 19

56°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 53°F
Max: 68°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 78%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sun Apr 20

48°F

Light Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 51°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 94%

Mon Apr 21

59°F

Light Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 59°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 71%
Cloud cover: 98%

More about 48209

About 48209

The ZIP code 48209 is associated with the city of Detroit in Wayne County in Michigan.

48209 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 48209, or for more solar-related resources for MI, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.