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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 (April 18, 2024) will be 13 hours and 41 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 April 18, 2024 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:50 am
- Sunset: 8:31 pm
- Length of Day: 13:41

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]

Wed Apr 17

51°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 57°F

Fresh Breeze: 23 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 88%
Cloud cover: 100%

Thu Apr 18

50°F

Light Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 50°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 93%

Fri Apr 19

45°F

Light Rain
Min: 40°F
Max: 46°F

Fresh Breeze: 21 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 3%

Sat Apr 20

40°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 36°F
Max: 43°F

Moderate breeze: 17 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 95%

Sun Apr 21

48°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 34°F
Max: 51°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 0%

Mon Apr 22

48°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 39°F
Max: 48°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 34%

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.