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Solar Power in 48243 (Detroit, MI)

Solar Energy in 48243

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Solar Panels in 48243

Solar panels in 48243 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 48243

The total length of the day in 48243 (Detroit, MI) today (April 04, 2025) will be 12 hours and 56 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 48243 (Detroit, MI)

Solar Energy Data for 48243

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Solar Energy Analysis for 48243

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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 48243

Solar Radiation Data in 48243

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 48243

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Solar Power Comparison: 48243 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 48243

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Solar Power: 48243 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 48243 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 48243

Sunrise / Sunset in 48243

Sunrise/Sunset for April 04, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 7:07 am
- Sunset: 8:03 pm
- Length of Day: 12:56

Best Months for Solar in 48243

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Solar Panel Installs in 48243

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Solar Power Output in 48243

The Power of Solar in 48243

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 48243. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 48243. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 48243

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Weather Forecast for 48243 ^[5]

Fri Apr 4

54°F

Light Rain
Min: 40°F
Max: 54°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 60%

Sat Apr 5

45°F

Light Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 46°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 85%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sun Apr 6

43°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 34°F
Max: 47°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 30%
Cloud cover: 100%

Mon Apr 7

43°F

Light Rain
Min: 32°F
Max: 45°F

Moderate breeze: 17 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 79%
Cloud cover: 68%

Tue Apr 8

39°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 28°F
Max: 43°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 24%
Cloud cover: 0%

Wed Apr 9

35°F

Rain And Snow
Min: 35°F
Max: 41°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 98%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 48243

About 48243

The ZIP code 48243 is associated with the city of Detroit in Wayne County in Michigan.

48243 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 48243, or for more solar-related resources for MI, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.