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Solar Power in 48216 (Detroit, MI)

Solar Energy in 48216

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Solar Panels in 48216

Solar panels in 48216 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 48216

The total length of the day in 48216 (Detroit, MI) today (July 21, 2026) will be 14 hours and 51 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 48216 (Detroit, MI)

Solar Energy Data for 48216

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Solar Energy Analysis for 48216

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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 48216

Solar Radiation Data in 48216

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 48216

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Solar Power Comparison: 48216 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 48216

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Solar Power: 48216 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 48216 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 48216

Sunrise / Sunset in 48216

Sunrise/Sunset for July 21, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:13 am
- Sunset: 9:04 pm
- Length of Day: 14:51

Best Months for Solar in 48216

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Solar Panel Installs in 48216

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Solar Power Output in 48216

The Power of Solar in 48216

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 48216. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 48216. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 48216

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Weather Forecast for 48216 ^[5]

Tue Jul 21

81°F

Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 72°F
Max: 87°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 66%

Wed Jul 22

75°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 55°F
Max: 81°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 30%
Cloud cover: 9%

Thu Jul 23

79°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 61°F
Max: 81°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 22%
Cloud cover: 0%

Fri Jul 24

82°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 65°F
Max: 83°F

Light breeze: 7 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 32%
Cloud cover: 67%

Sat Jul 25

85°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 66°F
Max: 85°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 30%
Cloud cover: 79%

Sun Jul 26

84°F

Light Rain
Min: 68°F
Max: 88°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 80%

More about 48216

About 48216

The ZIP code 48216 is associated with the city of Detroit in Wayne County in Michigan.

48216 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 48216, or for more solar-related resources for MI, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.