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Solar Power in 46617 (South Bend, IN)

Solar Energy in 46617

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Solar Panels in 46617

Solar panels in 46617 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 46617

The total length of the day in 46617 (South Bend, IN) today (December 04, 2025) will be 9 hours and 22 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 46617 (South Bend, IN)

Solar Energy Data for 46617

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Solar Energy Analysis for 46617

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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 46617

Solar Radiation Data in 46617

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 46617

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Solar Power Comparison: 46617 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 46617

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Solar Power: 46617 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 46617 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 46617

Sunrise / Sunset in 46617

Sunrise/Sunset for December 04, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 7:54 am
- Sunset: 5:16 pm
- Length of Day: 9:22

Best Months for Solar in 46617

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Solar Panel Installs in 46617

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Solar Power Output in 46617

The Power of Solar in 46617

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 46617. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 46617. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 46617

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Weather Forecast for 46617 ^[5]

Thu Dec 4

19°F

Few Clouds
Min: 6°F
Max: 26°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 72%
Cloud cover: 12%

Fri Dec 5

20°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 3°F
Max: 24°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 87%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sat Dec 6

32°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 20°F
Max: 32°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 99%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sun Dec 7

27°F

Snow
Min: 17°F
Max: 28°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 96%
Cloud cover: 100%

Mon Dec 8

18°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: -1°F
Max: 19°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 76%
Cloud cover: 97%

Tue Dec 9

30°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 15°F
Max: 34°F

Fresh Breeze: 20 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 84%
Cloud cover: 89%

More about 46617

About 46617

The ZIP code 46617 is associated with the city of South Bend in St. Joseph County in Indiana.

46617 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 46617, or for more solar-related resources for IN, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.