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Solar Power in 48215 (Detroit, MI)

Solar Energy in 48215

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Solar Panels in 48215

Solar panels in 48215 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 48215

The total length of the day in 48215 (Detroit, MI) today (October 11, 2025) will be 11 hours and 18 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 48215 (Detroit, MI)

Solar Energy Data for 48215

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Solar Energy Analysis for 48215

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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 48215

Solar Radiation Data in 48215

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 48215

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Solar Power Comparison: 48215 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 48215

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Solar Power: 48215 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 48215 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 48215

Sunrise / Sunset in 48215

Sunrise/Sunset for October 11, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 7:39 am
- Sunset: 6:57 pm
- Length of Day: 11:18

Best Months for Solar in 48215

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Solar Panel Installs in 48215

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Solar Power Output in 48215

The Power of Solar in 48215

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 48215. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 48215. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 48215

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Weather Forecast for 48215 ^[5]

Sat Oct 11

63°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 49°F
Max: 63°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 27%

Sun Oct 12

67°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 47°F
Max: 70°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 4%

Mon Oct 13

67°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 56°F
Max: 70°F

Light breeze: 7 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 54%

Tue Oct 14

70°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 57°F
Max: 73°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 77%

Wed Oct 15

59°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 49°F
Max: 60°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 33%
Cloud cover: 59%

Thu Oct 16

58°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 45°F
Max: 61°F

Light breeze: 7 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 26%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about 48215

About 48215

The ZIP code 48215 is associated with the city of Detroit in Wayne County in Michigan.

48215 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 48215, or for more solar-related resources for MI, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.