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Solar Power in 48272 (Detroit, MI)

Solar Energy in 48272

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Solar Panels in 48272

Solar panels in 48272 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 48272

The total length of the day in 48272 (Detroit, MI) today (September 03, 2026) will be 13 hours and 6 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 48272 (Detroit, MI)

Solar Energy Data for 48272

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Solar Energy Analysis for 48272

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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 48272

Solar Radiation Data in 48272

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 48272

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Solar Power Comparison: 48272 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 48272

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Solar Power: 48272 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 48272 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 48272

Sunrise / Sunset in 48272

Sunrise/Sunset for September 03, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:58 am
- Sunset: 8:04 pm
- Length of Day: 13:6

Best Months for Solar in 48272

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Solar Panel Installs in 48272

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Solar Power Output in 48272

The Power of Solar in 48272

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 48272. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 48272. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 48272

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Weather Forecast for 48272 ^[5]

Thu Sep 3

81°F

Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 70°F
Max: 89°F

Fresh Breeze: 21 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 83%
Cloud cover: 75%

Fri Sep 4

75°F

Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 68°F
Max: 85°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 88%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sat Sep 5

76°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 66°F
Max: 79°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 95%

Sun Sep 6

76°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 62°F
Max: 76°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 3%

Mon Sep 7

77°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 63°F
Max: 77°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 58%

Tue Sep 8

73°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 63°F
Max: 73°F

Light breeze: 6 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 48272

About 48272

The ZIP code 48272 is associated with the city of Detroit in Wayne County in Michigan.

48272 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 48272, or for more solar-related resources for MI, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.