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Solar Power in 49501 (Grand Rapids, MI)

Solar Energy in 49501

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Solar Panels in 49501

Solar panels in 49501 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 49501

The total length of the day in 49501 (Grand Rapids, MI) today (April 20, 2024) will be 13 hours and 43 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 49501 (Grand Rapids, MI)

Solar Energy Data for 49501

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Solar Energy Analysis for 49501

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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 49501

Solar Radiation Data in 49501

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 49501

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Solar Power Comparison: 49501 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 49501

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Solar Power: 49501 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 49501 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 49501

Sunrise / Sunset in 49501

Sunrise/Sunset for April 20, 2024 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:49 am
- Sunset: 8:32 pm
- Length of Day: 13:43

Best Months for Solar in 49501

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Solar Panel Installs in 49501

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Solar Power Output in 49501

The Power of Solar in 49501

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 49501. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 49501. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 49501

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Weather Forecast for 49501 ^[5]

Sat Apr 20

42°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 34°F
Max: 43°F

Moderate breeze: 18 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 77%

Sun Apr 21

49°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 33°F
Max: 50°F

Moderate breeze: 17 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 0%

Mon Apr 22

56°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 36°F
Max: 57°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 4%

Tue Apr 23

60°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 39°F
Max: 60°F

Fresh Breeze: 22 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 80%

Wed Apr 24

42°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 28°F
Max: 43°F

Moderate breeze: 18 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 30%
Cloud cover: 1%

Thu Apr 25

52°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 27°F
Max: 53°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 26%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about 49501

About 49501

The ZIP code 49501 is associated with the city of Grand Rapids in Kent County in Michigan.

49501 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 49501, or for more solar-related resources for MI, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.