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Solar Power in 49045 (Decatur, MI)

Solar Energy in 49045

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Solar Panels in 49045

Solar panels in 49045 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 49045

The total length of the day in 49045 (Decatur, MI) today (October 02, 2026) will be 11 hours and 44 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 49045 (Decatur, MI)

Solar Energy Data for 49045

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Solar Energy Analysis for 49045

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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 49045

Solar Radiation Data in 49045

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 49045

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Solar Power Comparison: 49045 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 49045

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Solar Power: 49045 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 49045 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 49045

Sunrise / Sunset in 49045

Sunrise/Sunset for October 02, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 7:41 am
- Sunset: 7:25 pm
- Length of Day: 11:44

Best Months for Solar in 49045

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Solar Panel Installs in 49045

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Solar Power Output in 49045

The Power of Solar in 49045

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 49045. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 49045. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 49045

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Weather Forecast for 49045 ^[5]

Fri Oct 2

62°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 54°F
Max: 62°F

Moderate breeze: 12 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 4%

Sat Oct 3

65°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 48°F
Max: 68°F

Light breeze: 7 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 31%

Sun Oct 4

65°F

Light Rain
Min: 52°F
Max: 66°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 2%

Mon Oct 5

61°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 46°F
Max: 61°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 0%

Tue Oct 6

64°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 42°F
Max: 64°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 1%

Wed Oct 7

66°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 54°F
Max: 66°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 76%
Cloud cover: 99%

More about 49045

About 49045

The ZIP code 49045 is associated with the city of Decatur in Van Buren County in Michigan.

49045 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 49045, or for more solar-related resources for MI, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.