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Solar Power in 48178 (South Lyon, MI)

Solar Energy in 48178

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Solar Panels in 48178

Solar panels in 48178 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 48178

The total length of the day in 48178 (South Lyon, MI) today (September 11, 2026) will be 12 hours and 44 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 48178 (South Lyon, MI)

Solar Energy Data for 48178

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Solar Energy Analysis for 48178

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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 48178

Solar Radiation Data in 48178

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 48178

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Solar Power Comparison: 48178 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 48178

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Solar Power: 48178 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 48178 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 48178

Sunrise / Sunset in 48178

Sunrise/Sunset for September 11, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 7:09 am
- Sunset: 7:53 pm
- Length of Day: 12:44

Best Months for Solar in 48178

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Solar Panel Installs in 48178

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Solar Power Output in 48178

The Power of Solar in 48178

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 48178. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 48178. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 48178

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Weather Forecast for 48178 ^[5]

Fri Sep 11

74°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 55°F
Max: 78°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 0%

Sat Sep 12

80°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 62°F
Max: 85°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 75%

Sun Sep 13

78°F

Light Rain
Min: 52°F
Max: 78°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 60%

Mon Sep 14

68°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 46°F
Max: 70°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 32%
Cloud cover: 34%

Tue Sep 15

78°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 56°F
Max: 84°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 87%

Wed Sep 16

71°F

Light Rain
Min: 62°F
Max: 71°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 74%
Cloud cover: 98%

More about 48178

About 48178

The ZIP code 48178 is associated with the city of South Lyon in Oakland County in Michigan.

48178 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 48178, or for more solar-related resources for MI, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.