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Solar Power in 49685 (Traverse City, MI)

Solar Energy in 49685

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Solar Panels in 49685

Solar panels in 49685 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 49685

The total length of the day in 49685 (Traverse City, MI) today (February 05, 2025) will be 10 hours and 4 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 49685 (Traverse City, MI)

Solar Energy Data for 49685

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Solar Energy Analysis for 49685

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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 49685

Solar Radiation Data in 49685

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 49685

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Solar Power Comparison: 49685 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 49685

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Solar Power: 49685 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 49685 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 49685

Sunrise / Sunset in 49685

Sunrise/Sunset for February 05, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 7:54 am
- Sunset: 5:58 pm
- Length of Day: 10:4

Best Months for Solar in 49685

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Solar Panel Installs in 49685

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Solar Power Output in 49685

The Power of Solar in 49685

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 49685. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 49685. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 49685

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Weather Forecast for 49685 ^[5]

Wed Feb 5

22°F

Light Snow
Min: 11°F
Max: 25°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 95%

Thu Feb 6

32°F

Light Snow
Min: 17°F
Max: 32°F

Strong breeze: 26 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 85%
Cloud cover: 95%

Fri Feb 7

21°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 15°F
Max: 22°F

Fresh Breeze: 20 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 79%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sat Feb 8

24°F

Snow
Min: 14°F
Max: 24°F

Light breeze: 7 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 79%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sun Feb 9

22°F

Light Snow
Min: 9°F
Max: 24°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 71%
Cloud cover: 85%

Mon Feb 10

24°F

Light Snow
Min: 9°F
Max: 24°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 82%
Cloud cover: 51%

More about 49685

About 49685

The ZIP code 49685 is associated with the city of Traverse City in Grand Traverse County in Michigan.

49685 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 49685, or for more solar-related resources for MI, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.