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Solar Power in 48033 (Southfield, MI)

Solar Energy in 48033

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 48033 with an average of 6.07 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 48033

Solar panels in 48033 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 48033

The total length of the day in 48033 (Southfield, MI) today (April 16, 2024) will be 13 hours and 27 minutes. [More]

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48033 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 48033 (Southfield, MI)

Solar Energy Data for 48033

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 48033.

* Amounts listed in kWh/m2/day (kilowatt hours per square meter per day).
* See glossary & definitions below.


Solar Energy Analysis for 48033

Solar Radiation Data in 48033

Based on historical 48033 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 48033. [1]

The region associated with 48033 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.83 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 6% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.6 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 48033 that are always titled at the latitude of Southfield (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.41 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.83 kWh/m2/day and approximately 23% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.6 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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 48033

Solar Radiation Data in 48033

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 48033.

* Amounts listed in kWh/m2/day (kilowatt hours per square meter per day)

Solar Radiation Analysis for 48033

Solar Radiation Data in 48033

The region associated with 48033 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.63 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 48033 is July with an average of 6.07 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.86 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.72 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 48033 are December with an average of 2.53 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.2 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 48033 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 48033

The average monthly solar radiation level in 48033, of 4.63 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 18% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 30% less than the average level of 6.61 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically high levels (NV). [1]


→ Values listed as 0 (zero) are not available (N/A).

Solar Power: 48033 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 48033 solar radiation levels compare to average levels in a city with historcially high levels (NV) and a city with historically low levels (WA). [1]

→ k/m/d = kWh/m2/day = kilowatt hours per square meter per day.
→ Values listed as 0 (zero) are not available (N/A).

Solar Data & Statistics for 48033

Sunrise / Sunset in 48033

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 16, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:49 am
    • Sunset: 8:16 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:27
Solar Energy Statistics for 48033

Best Months for Solar in 48033

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.07 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.66 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.93 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.09 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 48033

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 48033 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 48033

The Power of Solar in 48033

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 48033. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 48033. [2]

* Amounts listed in kWhac (kilowatt hours (AC))

Solar Output Analysis for 48033

Solar Radiation Data in 48033

48033 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5358.96 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 48033 is July with an average of 567.56 kWhac, followed by August at 553.44 kWhac and May at 531.26 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 48033 are December with an average of 263.26 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 316.44 kWhac and January at 324.1 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 48033 [5]

Tue Apr 16
65°F
Few Clouds
Min: 46°F
Max: 67°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 36%
Cloud cover: 15%
Wed Apr 17
69°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 53°F
Max: 73°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 99%
Thu Apr 18
61°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 50°F
Max: 68°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 58%
Fri Apr 19
55°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 59°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 29%
Cloud cover: 49%
Sat Apr 20
50°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 40°F
Max: 51°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 33%
Cloud cover: 62%
Sun Apr 21
55°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 38°F
Max: 57°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 28%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about 48033

About 48033

The ZIP code 48033 is associated with the city of Southfield in Oakland County in Michigan.

48033 Solar Power

48033 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 48033, or for more solar-related resources for MI, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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