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Solar Power in 48216 (Detroit, MI)

Solar Energy in 48216

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 48216 with an average of 6.12 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 48216

Solar panels in 48216 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 48216

The total length of the day in 48216 (Detroit, MI) today (November 14, 2024) will be 9 hours and 51 minutes. [More]

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Solar Energy in 48216 (Detroit, MI)

Solar Energy Data for 48216

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 48216.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 48216

Solar Radiation Data in 48216

Based on historical 48216 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 48216. [1]

The region associated with 48216 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 48216 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 48216

Solar Radiation Data in 48216

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 48216.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 48216

Solar Radiation Data in 48216

The region associated with 48216 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.67 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 48216 is July with an average of 6.12 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.92 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.79 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 48216 are December with an average of 2.62 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 2.88 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.22 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 48216 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 48216

The average monthly solar radiation level in 48216, of 4.67 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 19% 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: 48216 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 48216 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 48216

Sunrise / Sunset in 48216

  • Sunrise/Sunset for November 14, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:21 am
    • Sunset: 5:12 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:51
Solar Energy Statistics for 48216

Best Months for Solar in 48216

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.12 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 48216

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 48216 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 48216

The Power of Solar in 48216

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 48216. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 48216. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 48216

Solar Radiation Data in 48216

48216 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5412.15 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 48216 is July with an average of 571.68 kWhac, followed by August at 545.55 kWhac and June at 542.31 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 48216 are December with an average of 277.91 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 310.69 kWhac and November at 318.86 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 48216 [5]

Thu Nov 14
46°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 50°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Nov 15
50°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 47°F
Max: 53°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Nov 16
51°F
Few Clouds
Min: 43°F
Max: 54°F
Light breeze: 5 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 18%
Sun Nov 17
54°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 47°F
Max: 59°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Nov 18
55°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 48°F
Max: 56°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 34%
Cloud cover: 1%
Tue Nov 19
55°F
Light Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 55°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 94%

More about 48216

About 48216

The ZIP code 48216 is associated with the city of Detroit in Wayne County in Michigan.

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48216 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 48216, or for more solar-related resources for MI, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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