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Solar Power in 48086 (Southfield, MI)

Solar Energy in 48086

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Solar Panels in 48086

Solar panels in 48086 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 48086

The total length of the day in 48086 (Southfield, MI) today (July 01, 2025) will be 15 hours and 17 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 48086 (Southfield, MI)

Solar Energy Data for 48086

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Solar Energy Analysis for 48086

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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 48086

Solar Radiation Data in 48086

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 48086

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Solar Power Comparison: 48086 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 48086

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Solar Power: 48086 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 48086 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 48086

Sunrise / Sunset in 48086

Sunrise/Sunset for July 01, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 5:58 am
- Sunset: 9:15 pm
- Length of Day: 15:17

Best Months for Solar in 48086

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Solar Panel Installs in 48086

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Solar Power Output in 48086

The Power of Solar in 48086

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 48086. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 48086. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 48086

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Weather Forecast for 48086 ^[5]

Tue Jul 1

81°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 71°F
Max: 87°F

Moderate breeze: 12 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 79%

Wed Jul 2

86°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 68°F
Max: 88°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 7%

Thu Jul 3

86°F

Light Rain
Min: 67°F
Max: 88°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 0%

Fri Jul 4

91°F

Light Rain
Min: 72°F
Max: 91°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 69%

Sat Jul 5

93°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 73°F
Max: 94°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 8%

Sun Jul 6

92°F

Light Rain
Min: 71°F
Max: 92°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 6%

More about 48086

About 48086

The ZIP code 48086 is associated with the city of Southfield in Oakland County in Michigan.

48086 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 48086, or for more solar-related resources for MI, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.