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Solar Power in 48238 (Detroit, MI)

Solar Energy in 48238

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Solar Panels in 48238

Solar panels in 48238 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 48238

The total length of the day in 48238 (Detroit, MI) today (May 14, 2025) will be 14 hours and 39 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 48238 (Detroit, MI)

Solar Energy Data for 48238

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Solar Energy Analysis for 48238

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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 48238

Solar Radiation Data in 48238

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 48238

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Solar Power Comparison: 48238 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 48238

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Solar Power: 48238 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 48238 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 48238

Sunrise / Sunset in 48238

Sunrise/Sunset for May 14, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:09 am
- Sunset: 8:48 pm
- Length of Day: 14:39

Best Months for Solar in 48238

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Solar Panel Installs in 48238

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Solar Power Output in 48238

The Power of Solar in 48238

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 48238. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 48238. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 48238

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Weather Forecast for 48238 ^[5]

Wed May 14

68°F

Light Rain
Min: 61°F
Max: 80°F

Light breeze: 8 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 98%

Thu May 15

80°F

Light Rain
Min: 63°F
Max: 83°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 0%

Fri May 16

85°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 66°F
Max: 87°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 22%
Cloud cover: 0%

Sat May 17

60°F

Light Rain
Min: 55°F
Max: 72°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 67%

Sun May 18

59°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 48°F
Max: 60°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 97%

Mon May 19

63°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 46°F
Max: 64°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 21%
Cloud cover: 53%

More about 48238

About 48238

The ZIP code 48238 is associated with the city of Detroit in Wayne County in Michigan.

48238 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 48238, or for more solar-related resources for MI, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.