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Solar Power in 48231 (Detroit, MI)

Solar Energy in 48231

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Solar Panels in 48231

Solar panels in 48231 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 48231

The total length of the day in 48231 (Detroit, MI) today (April 19, 2025) will be 13 hours and 37 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 48231 (Detroit, MI)

Solar Energy Data for 48231

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Solar Energy Analysis for 48231

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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 48231

Solar Radiation Data in 48231

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 48231

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Solar Power Comparison: 48231 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 48231

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Solar Power: 48231 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 48231 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 48231

Sunrise / Sunset in 48231

Sunrise/Sunset for April 19, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:42 am
- Sunset: 8:19 pm
- Length of Day: 13:37

Best Months for Solar in 48231

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Solar Panel Installs in 48231

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Solar Power Output in 48231

The Power of Solar in 48231

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 48231. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 48231. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 48231

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Weather Forecast for 48231 ^[5]

Sat Apr 19

64°F

Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 55°F
Max: 70°F

Fresh Breeze: 19 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 76%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sun Apr 20

45°F

Light Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 53°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 79%

Mon Apr 21

65°F

Light Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 72°F

Fresh Breeze: 20 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 79%
Cloud cover: 100%

Tue Apr 22

59°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 42°F
Max: 64°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 36%
Cloud cover: 73%

Wed Apr 23

67°F

Light Rain
Min: 51°F
Max: 68°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 71%
Cloud cover: 100%

Thu Apr 24

65°F

Light Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 71°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 99%

More about 48231

About 48231

The ZIP code 48231 is associated with the city of Detroit in Wayne County in Michigan.

48231 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 48231, or for more solar-related resources for MI, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.