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Solar Power in 48278 (Detroit, MI)

Solar Energy in 48278

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Solar Panels in 48278

Solar panels in 48278 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 48278

The total length of the day in 48278 (Detroit, MI) today (May 02, 2025) will be 14 hours and 10 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 48278 (Detroit, MI)

Solar Energy Data for 48278

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Solar Energy Analysis for 48278

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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 48278

Solar Radiation Data in 48278

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 48278

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Solar Power Comparison: 48278 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 48278

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Solar Power: 48278 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 48278 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 48278

Sunrise / Sunset in 48278

Sunrise/Sunset for May 02, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:24 am
- Sunset: 8:34 pm
- Length of Day: 14:10

Best Months for Solar in 48278

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Solar Panel Installs in 48278

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Solar Power Output in 48278

The Power of Solar in 48278

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 48278. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 48278. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 48278

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Weather Forecast for 48278 ^[5]

Fri May 2

67°F

Light Rain
Min: 57°F
Max: 69°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 63%

Sat May 3

58°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 48°F
Max: 58°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sun May 4

48°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 50°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 87%
Cloud cover: 100%

Mon May 5

51°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 59°F

Light breeze: 7 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 93%
Cloud cover: 100%

Tue May 6

55°F

Light Rain
Min: 50°F
Max: 58°F

Light breeze: 5 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 72%
Cloud cover: 100%

Wed May 7

68°F

Light Rain
Min: 53°F
Max: 68°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 96%

More about 48278

About 48278

The ZIP code 48278 is associated with the city of Detroit in Wayne County in Michigan.

48278 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 48278, or for more solar-related resources for MI, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.