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Solar Power in 48118 (Chelsea, MI)

Solar Energy in 48118

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Solar Panels in 48118

Solar panels in 48118 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 48118

The total length of the day in 48118 (Chelsea, MI) today (July 12, 2026) will be 15 hours and 5 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 48118 (Chelsea, MI)

Solar Energy Data for 48118

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Solar Energy Analysis for 48118

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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 48118

Solar Radiation Data in 48118

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 48118

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Solar Power Comparison: 48118 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 48118

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Solar Power: 48118 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 48118 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 48118

Sunrise / Sunset in 48118

Sunrise/Sunset for July 12, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:09 am
- Sunset: 9:14 pm
- Length of Day: 15:5

Best Months for Solar in 48118

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Solar Panel Installs in 48118

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Solar Power Output in 48118

The Power of Solar in 48118

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 48118. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 48118. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 48118

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Weather Forecast for 48118 ^[5]

Sun Jul 12

77°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 63°F
Max: 86°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 2%

Mon Jul 13

86°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 64°F
Max: 90°F

Light breeze: 6 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 1%

Tue Jul 14

89°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 68°F
Max: 92°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 52%

Wed Jul 15

90°F

Few Clouds
Min: 68°F
Max: 92°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 20%

Thu Jul 16

74°F

Light Rain
Min: 67°F
Max: 80°F

Light breeze: 7 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 91%

Fri Jul 17

70°F

Light Rain
Min: 64°F
Max: 72°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 79%
Cloud cover: 99%

More about 48118

About 48118

The ZIP code 48118 is associated with the city of Chelsea in Washtenaw County in Michigan.

48118 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 48118, or for more solar-related resources for MI, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.