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Solar Power in 48279 (Detroit, MI)

Solar Energy in 48279

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Solar Panels in 48279

Solar panels in 48279 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 48279

The total length of the day in 48279 (Detroit, MI) today (January 15, 2025) will be 9 hours and 30 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 48279 (Detroit, MI)

Solar Energy Data for 48279

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Solar Energy Analysis for 48279

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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 48279

Solar Radiation Data in 48279

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 48279

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Solar Power Comparison: 48279 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 48279

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Solar Power: 48279 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 48279 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 48279

Sunrise / Sunset in 48279

Sunrise/Sunset for January 15, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 7:56 am
- Sunset: 5:26 pm
- Length of Day: 9:30

Best Months for Solar in 48279

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Solar Panel Installs in 48279

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Solar Power Output in 48279

The Power of Solar in 48279

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 48279. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 48279. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 48279

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Weather Forecast for 48279 ^[5]

Wed Jan 15

23°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 16°F
Max: 25°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 70%
Cloud cover: 61%

Thu Jan 16

27°F

Light Snow
Min: 19°F
Max: 32°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 83%
Cloud cover: 100%

Fri Jan 17

29°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 26°F
Max: 33°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 84%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sat Jan 18

31°F

Snow
Min: 22°F
Max: 33°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 91%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sun Jan 19

18°F

Light Snow
Min: 10°F
Max: 19°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 37%

Mon Jan 20

8°F

Light Snow
Min: 4°F
Max: 8°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 68%

More about 48279

About 48279

The ZIP code 48279 is associated with the city of Detroit in Wayne County in Michigan.

48279 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 48279, or for more solar-related resources for MI, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.