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Solar Power in 48221 (Detroit, MI)

Solar Energy in 48221

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Solar Panels in 48221

Solar panels in 48221 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 48221

The total length of the day in 48221 (Detroit, MI) today (November 11, 2026) will be 9 hours and 56 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 48221 (Detroit, MI)

Solar Energy Data for 48221

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Solar Energy Analysis for 48221

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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 48221

Solar Radiation Data in 48221

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 48221

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Solar Power Comparison: 48221 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 48221

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Solar Power: 48221 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 48221 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 48221

Sunrise / Sunset in 48221

Sunrise/Sunset for November 11, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 7:18 am
- Sunset: 5:14 pm
- Length of Day: 9:56

Best Months for Solar in 48221

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Solar Panel Installs in 48221

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Solar Power Output in 48221

The Power of Solar in 48221

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 48221. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 48221. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 48221

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Weather Forecast for 48221 ^[5]

Wed Nov 11

57°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 39°F
Max: 57°F

Light breeze: 7 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 72%
Cloud cover: 86%

Thu Nov 12

48°F

Light Rain
Min: 38°F
Max: 48°F

Moderate breeze: 12 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 93%
Cloud cover: 100%

Fri Nov 13

41°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 34°F
Max: 41°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 71%
Cloud cover: 91%

Sat Nov 14

41°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 30°F
Max: 41°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 66%

Sun Nov 15

45°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 32°F
Max: 45°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 62%

Mon Nov 16

45°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 39°F
Max: 46°F

Light breeze: 6 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 90%

More about 48221

About 48221

The ZIP code 48221 is associated with the city of Detroit in Wayne County in Michigan.

48221 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 48221, or for more solar-related resources for MI, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.