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Solar Power in 49502 (Grand Rapids, MI)

Solar Energy in 49502

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Solar Panels in 49502

Solar panels in 49502 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 49502

The total length of the day in 49502 (Grand Rapids, MI) today (March 11, 2025) will be 11 hours and 46 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 49502 (Grand Rapids, MI)

Solar Energy Data for 49502

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Solar Energy Analysis for 49502

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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 49502

Solar Radiation Data in 49502

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 49502

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Solar Power Comparison: 49502 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 49502

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Solar Power: 49502 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 49502 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 49502

Sunrise / Sunset in 49502

Sunrise/Sunset for March 11, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 7:59 am
- Sunset: 7:45 pm
- Length of Day: 11:46

Best Months for Solar in 49502

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Solar Panel Installs in 49502

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Solar Power Output in 49502

The Power of Solar in 49502

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 49502. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 49502. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 49502

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Weather Forecast for 49502 ^[5]

Tue Mar 11

46°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 37°F
Max: 53°F

Moderate breeze: 18 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 28%

Wed Mar 12

39°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 30°F
Max: 49°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 100%

Thu Mar 13

50°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 33°F
Max: 55°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 92%

Fri Mar 14

63°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 41°F
Max: 70°F

Fresh Breeze: 18 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sat Mar 15

63°F

Light Rain
Min: 50°F
Max: 63°F

Fresh Breeze: 23 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 32%

Sun Mar 16

33°F

Rain And Snow
Min: 32°F
Max: 44°F

Moderate breeze: 18 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 72%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 49502

About 49502

The ZIP code 49502 is associated with the city of Grand Rapids in Kent County in Michigan.

49502 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 49502, or for more solar-related resources for MI, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.