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Solar Power in 48117 (Carleton, MI)

Solar Energy in 48117

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Solar Panels in 48117

Solar panels in 48117 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 48117

The total length of the day in 48117 (Carleton, MI) today (September 29, 2026) will be 11 hours and 53 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 48117 (Carleton, MI)

Solar Energy Data for 48117

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Solar Energy Analysis for 48117

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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 48117

Solar Radiation Data in 48117

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 48117

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Solar Power Comparison: 48117 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 48117

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Solar Power: 48117 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 48117 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 48117

Sunrise / Sunset in 48117

Sunrise/Sunset for September 29, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 7:27 am
- Sunset: 7:20 pm
- Length of Day: 11:53

Best Months for Solar in 48117

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Solar Panel Installs in 48117

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Solar Power Output in 48117

The Power of Solar in 48117

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 48117. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 48117. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 48117

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Weather Forecast for 48117 ^[5]

Tue Sep 29

68°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 50°F
Max: 75°F

Light breeze: 7 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 70%
Cloud cover: 0%

Wed Sep 30

72°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 56°F
Max: 73°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 100%

Thu Oct 1

68°F

Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 58°F
Max: 68°F

Light breeze: 8 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 90%
Cloud cover: 100%

Fri Oct 2

56°F

Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 52°F
Max: 64°F

Moderate breeze: 12 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 90%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sat Oct 3

62°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 48°F
Max: 63°F

Light breeze: 7 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 0%

Sun Oct 4

64°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 46°F
Max: 65°F

Light breeze: 5 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about 48117

About 48117

The ZIP code 48117 is associated with the city of Carleton in Monroe County in Michigan.

48117 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 48117, or for more solar-related resources for MI, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.