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Solar Power in 48730 (East Tawas, MI)

Solar Energy in 48730

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 48730 with an average of 5.94 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 48730

Solar panels in 48730 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 48730

The total length of the day in 48730 (East Tawas, MI) today (April 24, 2024) will be 13 hours and 59 minutes. [More]

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48730 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 48730 (East Tawas, MI)

Solar Energy Data for 48730

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 48730.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 48730

Solar Radiation Data in 48730

Based on historical 48730 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 48730. [1]

The region associated with 48730 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.81 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 1% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.86 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 48730 that are always titled at the latitude of East Tawas (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.41 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.81 kWh/m2/day and approximately 14% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.86 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 48730

Solar Radiation Data in 48730

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 48730.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 48730

Solar Radiation Data in 48730

The region associated with 48730 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.54 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 48730 is July with an average of 5.94 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.82 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.76 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 48730 are December with an average of 2.35 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 2.6 kWh/m2/day and November at 2.63 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 48730 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 48730

The average monthly solar radiation level in 48730, of 4.54 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 16% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 31% 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: 48730 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 48730 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 48730

Sunrise / Sunset in 48730

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 24, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:32 am
    • Sunset: 8:31 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:59
Solar Energy Statistics for 48730

Best Months for Solar in 48730

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.94 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.77 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.45 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.33 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 48730

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 48730 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 48730

The Power of Solar in 48730

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 48730. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 48730. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 48730

Solar Radiation Data in 48730

48730 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5216.21 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 48730 is July with an average of 553.03 kWhac, followed by May at 539.06 kWhac and August at 533.55 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 48730 are December with an average of 245.51 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 257.75 kWhac and January at 277.64 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 48730 [5]

Wed Apr 24
36°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 29°F
Max: 43°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 36%
Cloud cover: 20%
Thu Apr 25
43°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 31°F
Max: 46°F
Light breeze: 8 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 0%
Fri Apr 26
50°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 36°F
Max: 53°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 85%
Sat Apr 27
58°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 47°F
Max: 61°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 93%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Apr 28
56°F
Light Rain
Min: 56°F
Max: 62°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 29
63°F
Light Rain
Min: 56°F
Max: 68°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 87%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 48730

About 48730

The ZIP code 48730 is associated with the city of East Tawas in Iosco County in Michigan.

48730 Solar Power

48730 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 48730, or for more solar-related resources for MI, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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