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Solar Power in 48228 (Detroit, MI)

Solar Energy in 48228

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Solar Panels in 48228

Solar panels in 48228 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 48228

The total length of the day in 48228 (Detroit, MI) today (August 23, 2026) will be 13 hours and 36 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 48228 (Detroit, MI)

Solar Energy Data for 48228

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Solar Energy Analysis for 48228

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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 48228

Solar Radiation Data in 48228

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 48228

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Solar Power Comparison: 48228 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 48228

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Solar Power: 48228 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 48228 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 48228

Sunrise / Sunset in 48228

Sunrise/Sunset for August 23, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:47 am
- Sunset: 8:23 pm
- Length of Day: 13:36

Best Months for Solar in 48228

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Solar Panel Installs in 48228

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Solar Power Output in 48228

The Power of Solar in 48228

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 48228. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 48228. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 48228

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Weather Forecast for 48228 ^[5]

Sun Aug 23

72°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 59°F
Max: 73°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 0%

Mon Aug 24

70°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 56°F
Max: 76°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 10%

Tue Aug 25

80°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 62°F
Max: 82°F

Light breeze: 7 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 26%

Wed Aug 26

78°F

Light Rain
Min: 62°F
Max: 84°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 36%
Cloud cover: 100%

Thu Aug 27

83°F

Light Rain
Min: 66°F
Max: 85°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 4%

Fri Aug 28

85°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 68°F
Max: 85°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 26%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about 48228

About 48228

The ZIP code 48228 is associated with the city of Detroit in Wayne County in Michigan.

48228 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 48228, or for more solar-related resources for MI, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.