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Solar Power in 48706 (Bay City, MI)

Solar Energy in 48706

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Solar Panels in 48706

Solar panels in 48706 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 48706

The total length of the day in 48706 (Bay City, MI) today (March 12, 2025) will be 11 hours and 50 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 48706 (Bay City, MI)

Solar Energy Data for 48706

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Solar Energy Analysis for 48706

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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 48706

Solar Radiation Data in 48706

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 48706

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Solar Power Comparison: 48706 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 48706

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Solar Power: 48706 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 48706 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 48706

Sunrise / Sunset in 48706

Sunrise/Sunset for March 12, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 7:50 am
- Sunset: 7:40 pm
- Length of Day: 11:50

Best Months for Solar in 48706

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Solar Panel Installs in 48706

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Solar Power Output in 48706

The Power of Solar in 48706

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 48706. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 48706. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 48706

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Weather Forecast for 48706 ^[5]

Wed Mar 12

35°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 29°F
Max: 40°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 100%

Thu Mar 13

44°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 31°F
Max: 46°F

Light breeze: 7 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 100%

Fri Mar 14

56°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 36°F
Max: 64°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sat Mar 15

66°F

Light Rain
Min: 56°F
Max: 66°F

Strong breeze: 26 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 61%

Sun Mar 16

37°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 33°F
Max: 53°F

Fresh Breeze: 22 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 68%
Cloud cover: 89%

Mon Mar 17

41°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 29°F
Max: 44°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 33%
Cloud cover: 9%

More about 48706

About 48706

The ZIP code 48706 is associated with the city of Bay City in Bay County in Michigan.

48706 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 48706, or for more solar-related resources for MI, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.