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Solar Power in 48865 (Orleans, MI)

Solar Energy in 48865

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Solar Panels in 48865

Solar panels in 48865 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 48865

The total length of the day in 48865 (Orleans, MI) today (May 24, 2025) will be 15 hours and 2 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 48865 (Orleans, MI)

Solar Energy Data for 48865

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Solar Energy Analysis for 48865

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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 48865

Solar Radiation Data in 48865

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 48865

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Solar Power Comparison: 48865 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 48865

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Solar Power: 48865 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 48865 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 48865

Sunrise / Sunset in 48865

Sunrise/Sunset for May 24, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:06 am
- Sunset: 9:08 pm
- Length of Day: 15:2

Best Months for Solar in 48865

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Solar Panel Installs in 48865

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Solar Power Output in 48865

The Power of Solar in 48865

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 48865. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 48865. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 48865

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Weather Forecast for 48865 ^[5]

Sat May 24

59°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 40°F
Max: 59°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 86%

Sun May 25

59°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 40°F
Max: 61°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 46%

Mon May 26

61°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 41°F
Max: 64°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 83%

Tue May 27

63°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 49°F
Max: 64°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 70%
Cloud cover: 100%

Wed May 28

55°F

Light Rain
Min: 51°F
Max: 55°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 90%
Cloud cover: 100%

Thu May 29

63°F

Light Rain
Min: 52°F
Max: 65°F

Light breeze: 7 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 71%
Cloud cover: 96%

More about 48865

About 48865

The ZIP code 48865 is associated with the city of Orleans in Ionia County in Michigan.

48865 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 48865, or for more solar-related resources for MI, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.