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Solar Power in 48701 (Akron, MI)

Solar Energy in 48701

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 48701 with an average of 6.13 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 48701

Solar panels in 48701 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 48701

The total length of the day in 48701 (Akron, MI) today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 38 minutes. [More]

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48701 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 48701 (Akron, MI)

Solar Energy Data for 48701

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 48701.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 48701

Solar Radiation Data in 48701

Based on historical 48701 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 48701. [1]

The region associated with 48701 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.73 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 7% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.5 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 48701 that are always titled at the latitude of Akron (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.2 kWh/m2/day, or about 13% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.73 kWh/m2/day and approximately 20% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.5 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 48701

Solar Radiation Data in 48701

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 48701.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 48701

Solar Radiation Data in 48701

The region associated with 48701 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.61 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 48701 is July with an average of 6.13 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 6.1 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.8 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 48701 are December with an average of 2.3 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 2.43 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.02 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 48701 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 48701

The average monthly solar radiation level in 48701, of 4.61 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 17% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 30% 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: 48701 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 48701 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 48701

Sunrise / Sunset in 48701

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:19 am
    • Sunset: 7:57 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:38
Solar Energy Statistics for 48701

Best Months for Solar in 48701

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.13 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.76 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.27 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.27 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 48701

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 48701 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 48701

The Power of Solar in 48701

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 48701. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 48701. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 48701

Solar Radiation Data in 48701

48701 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5324.88 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 48701 is July with an average of 573.7 kWhac, followed by June at 563.69 kWhac and May at 554.69 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 48701 are December with an average of 240.68 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 257.8 kWhac and November at 299.43 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 48701 [5]

Fri Mar 29
39°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 31°F
Max: 46°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 1%
Sat Mar 30
43°F
Light Rain
Min: 33°F
Max: 45°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Mar 31
41°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 34°F
Max: 43°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
45°F
Light Rain
Min: 35°F
Max: 45°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 45%
Tue Apr 2
40°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 36°F
Max: 40°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 93%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Apr 3
33°F
Snow
Min: 33°F
Max: 35°F
Strong breeze: 26 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 99%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 48701

About 48701

The ZIP code 48701 is associated with the city of Akron in Tuscola County in Michigan.

48701 Solar Power

48701 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 48701, or for more solar-related resources for MI, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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