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Solar Power in 48661 (West Branch, MI)

Solar Energy in 48661

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Solar Panels in 48661

Solar panels in 48661 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 48661

The total length of the day in 48661 (West Branch, MI) today (September 02, 2026) will be 13 hours and 14 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 48661 (West Branch, MI)

Solar Energy Data for 48661

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Solar Energy Analysis for 48661

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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 48661

Solar Radiation Data in 48661

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 48661

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Solar Power Comparison: 48661 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 48661

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Solar Power: 48661 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 48661 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 48661

Sunrise / Sunset in 48661

Sunrise/Sunset for September 02, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:59 am
- Sunset: 8:13 pm
- Length of Day: 13:14

Best Months for Solar in 48661

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Solar Panel Installs in 48661

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Solar Power Output in 48661

The Power of Solar in 48661

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 48661. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 48661. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 48661

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Weather Forecast for 48661 ^[5]

Wed Sep 2

76°F

Light Rain
Min: 68°F
Max: 77°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 100%

Thu Sep 3

74°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 62°F
Max: 81°F

Light breeze: 7 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 98%

Fri Sep 4

80°F

Light Rain
Min: 60°F
Max: 84°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 58%

Sat Sep 5

80°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 58°F
Max: 81°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 40%

Sun Sep 6

81°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 57°F
Max: 81°F

Light breeze: 5 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 69%

Mon Sep 7

82°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 61°F
Max: 85°F

Light breeze: 6 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 90%

More about 48661

About 48661

The ZIP code 48661 is associated with the city of West Branch in Ogemaw County in Michigan.

48661 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 48661, or for more solar-related resources for MI, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.