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Solar Power in 49078 (Otsego, MI)

Solar Energy in 49078

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Solar Panels in 49078

Solar panels in 49078 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 49078

The total length of the day in 49078 (Otsego, MI) today (January 27, 2026) will be 9 hours and 52 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 49078 (Otsego, MI)

Solar Energy Data for 49078

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Solar Energy Analysis for 49078

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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 49078

Solar Radiation Data in 49078

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 49078

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Solar Power Comparison: 49078 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 49078

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Solar Power: 49078 vs. the U.S.

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Solar Data & Statistics for 49078

Sunrise / Sunset in 49078

Sunrise/Sunset for January 27, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 7:59 am
- Sunset: 5:51 pm
- Length of Day: 9:52

Best Months for Solar in 49078

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Solar Panel Installs in 49078

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Solar Power Output in 49078

The Power of Solar in 49078

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 49078. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 49078. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 49078

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Weather Forecast for 49078 ^[5]

Tue Jan 27

14°F

Light Snow
Min: 4°F
Max: 19°F

Fresh Breeze: 22 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 87%
Cloud cover: 98%

Wed Jan 28

15°F

Light Snow
Min: 5°F
Max: 16°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 82%
Cloud cover: 100%

Thu Jan 29

13°F

Light Snow
Min: -2°F
Max: 16°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 78%
Cloud cover: 69%

Fri Jan 30

8°F

Light Snow
Min: -19°F
Max: 11°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 74%
Cloud cover: 7%

Sat Jan 31

13°F

Light Snow
Min: 1°F
Max: 16°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 81%
Cloud cover: 96%

Sun Feb 1

23°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: -10°F
Max: 25°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 90%
Cloud cover: 30%

More about 49078

About 49078

The ZIP code 49078 is associated with the city of Otsego in Allegan County in Michigan.

49078 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 49078, or for more solar-related resources for MI, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.