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Solar Power in 48887 (Smyrna, MI)

Solar Energy in 48887

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 48887 with an average of 6.21 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 48887

Solar panels in 48887 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 48887

The total length of the day in 48887 (Smyrna, MI) today (April 25, 2024) will be 13 hours and 57 minutes. [More]

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48887 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 48887 (Smyrna, MI)

Solar Energy Data for 48887

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 48887.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 48887

Solar Radiation Data in 48887

Based on historical 48887 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 48887. [1]

The region associated with 48887 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.76 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 5% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.59 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 48887 that are always titled at the latitude of Smyrna (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.3 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.76 kWh/m2/day and approximately 20% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.59 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 48887

Solar Radiation Data in 48887

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 48887.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 48887

Solar Radiation Data in 48887

The region associated with 48887 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.51 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 48887 is July with an average of 6.21 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.93 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.82 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 48887 are January with an average of 2.39 kWh/m2/day, followed by December with an average of 2.44 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.19 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 48887 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 48887

The average monthly solar radiation level in 48887, of 4.51 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 15% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 32% 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: 48887 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 48887 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 48887

Sunrise / Sunset in 48887

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 25, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:40 am
    • Sunset: 8:37 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:57
Solar Energy Statistics for 48887

Best Months for Solar in 48887

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.21 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.73 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.19 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.18 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 48887

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 48887 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 48887

The Power of Solar in 48887

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 48887. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 48887. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 48887

Solar Radiation Data in 48887

48887 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5228.46 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 48887 is July with an average of 583.39 kWhac, followed by August at 555.62 kWhac and June at 537.39 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 48887 are January with an average of 256.29 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 257.47 kWhac and November at 314.92 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 48887 [5]

Thu Apr 25
49°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 28°F
Max: 53°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 36%
Cloud cover: 77%
Fri Apr 26
57°F
Light Rain
Min: 32°F
Max: 61°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 68%
Sat Apr 27
64°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 50°F
Max: 74°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 89%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Apr 28
66°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 63°F
Max: 71°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 91%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 29
70°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 56°F
Max: 70°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 78%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 30
65°F
Light Rain
Min: 51°F
Max: 67°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 13%

More about 48887

About 48887

The ZIP code 48887 is associated with the city of Smyrna in Ionia County in Michigan.

48887 Solar Power

48887 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 48887, or for more solar-related resources for MI, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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