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Solar Power in 48260 (Detroit, MI)

Solar Energy in 48260

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Solar Panels in 48260

Solar panels in 48260 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 48260

The total length of the day in 48260 (Detroit, MI) today (May 14, 2025) will be 14 hours and 37 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 48260 (Detroit, MI)

Solar Energy Data for 48260

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Solar Energy Analysis for 48260

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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 48260

Solar Radiation Data in 48260

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 48260

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Solar Power Comparison: 48260 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 48260

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Solar Power: 48260 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 48260 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 48260

Sunrise / Sunset in 48260

Sunrise/Sunset for May 14, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:10 am
- Sunset: 8:47 pm
- Length of Day: 14:37

Best Months for Solar in 48260

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Solar Panel Installs in 48260

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Solar Power Output in 48260

The Power of Solar in 48260

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 48260. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 48260. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 48260

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Weather Forecast for 48260 ^[5]

Wed May 14

72°F

Light Rain
Min: 61°F
Max: 75°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 79%

Thu May 15

77°F

Light Rain
Min: 61°F
Max: 80°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 12%

Fri May 16

81°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 67°F
Max: 83°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 36%
Cloud cover: 0%

Sat May 17

62°F

Light Rain
Min: 55°F
Max: 67°F

Moderate breeze: 17 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 62%

Sun May 18

53°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 46°F
Max: 55°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 82%

Mon May 19

61°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 47°F
Max: 62°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 20%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about 48260

About 48260

The ZIP code 48260 is associated with the city of Detroit in Wayne County in Michigan.

48260 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 48260, or for more solar-related resources for MI, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.