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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 (September 20, 2026) will be 12 hours and 19 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 September 20, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 7:24 am
- Sunset: 7:43 pm
- Length of Day: 12:19

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]

Sun Sep 20

62°F

Light Rain
Min: 57°F
Max: 64°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 79%
Cloud cover: 100%

Mon Sep 21

62°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 52°F
Max: 63°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 100%

Tue Sep 22

60°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 47°F
Max: 62°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 48%

Wed Sep 23

65°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 48°F
Max: 66°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 6%

Thu Sep 24

65°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 46°F
Max: 66°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 0%

Fri Sep 25

64°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 46°F
Max: 66°F

Light breeze: 6 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 90%

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.