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Solar Power in 49686 (Traverse City, MI)

Solar Energy in 49686

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Solar Panels in 49686

Solar panels in 49686 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 49686

The total length of the day in 49686 (Traverse City, MI) today (December 22, 2024) will be 8 hours and 51 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 49686 (Traverse City, MI)

Solar Energy Data for 49686

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Solar Energy Analysis for 49686

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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 49686

Solar Radiation Data in 49686

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 49686

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Solar Power Comparison: 49686 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 49686

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Solar Power: 49686 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 49686 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 49686

Sunrise / Sunset in 49686

Sunrise/Sunset for December 22, 2024 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 8:15 am
- Sunset: 5:06 pm
- Length of Day: 8:51

Best Months for Solar in 49686

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Solar Panel Installs in 49686

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Solar Power Output in 49686

The Power of Solar in 49686

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 49686. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 49686. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 49686

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Weather Forecast for 49686 ^[5]

Sun Dec 22

18°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 14°F
Max: 26°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 85%

Mon Dec 23

30°F

Snow
Min: 26°F
Max: 34°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 100%

Tue Dec 24

33°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 30°F
Max: 34°F

Light breeze: 7 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 84%
Cloud cover: 100%

Wed Dec 25

35°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 33°F
Max: 35°F

Light breeze: 6 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 87%
Cloud cover: 100%

Thu Dec 26

37°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 34°F
Max: 37°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 90%
Cloud cover: 99%

Fri Dec 27

42°F

Light Rain
Min: 36°F
Max: 46°F

Fresh Breeze: 18 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 93%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 49686

About 49686

The ZIP code 49686 is associated with the city of Traverse City in Grand Traverse County in Michigan.

49686 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 49686, or for more solar-related resources for MI, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.