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Solar Power in 48202 (Detroit, MI)

Solar Energy in 48202

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Solar Panels in 48202

Solar panels in 48202 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 48202

The total length of the day in 48202 (Detroit, MI) today (August 12, 2026) will be 14 hours and 4 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 48202 (Detroit, MI)

Solar Energy Data for 48202

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Solar Energy Analysis for 48202

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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 48202

Solar Radiation Data in 48202

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 48202

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Solar Power Comparison: 48202 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 48202

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Solar Power: 48202 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 48202 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 48202

Sunrise / Sunset in 48202

Sunrise/Sunset for August 12, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:35 am
- Sunset: 8:39 pm
- Length of Day: 14:4

Best Months for Solar in 48202

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Solar Panel Installs in 48202

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Solar Power Output in 48202

The Power of Solar in 48202

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 48202. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 48202. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 48202

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Weather Forecast for 48202 ^[5]

Wed Aug 12

76°F

Light Rain
Min: 67°F
Max: 84°F

Light breeze: 7 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 80%

Thu Aug 13

79°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 66°F
Max: 84°F

Light breeze: 7 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 30%
Cloud cover: 90%

Fri Aug 14

85°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 68°F
Max: 87°F

Light breeze: 7 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 33%
Cloud cover: 91%

Sat Aug 15

75°F

Light Rain
Min: 67°F
Max: 77°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 88%

Sun Aug 16

92°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 71°F
Max: 92°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 45%

Mon Aug 17

81°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 65°F
Max: 84°F

Light breeze: 8 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 35%
Cloud cover: 5%

More about 48202

About 48202

The ZIP code 48202 is associated with the city of Detroit in Wayne County in Michigan.

48202 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 48202, or for more solar-related resources for MI, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.