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Solar Power in 49117 (New Buffalo, MI)

Solar Energy in 49117

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Solar Panels in 49117

Solar panels in 49117 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 49117

The total length of the day in 49117 (New Buffalo, MI) today (August 11, 2026) will be 14 hours and 4 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 49117 (New Buffalo, MI)

Solar Energy Data for 49117

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Solar Energy Analysis for 49117

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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 49117

Solar Radiation Data in 49117

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 49117

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Solar Power Comparison: 49117 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 49117

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Solar Power: 49117 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 49117 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 49117

Sunrise / Sunset in 49117

Sunrise/Sunset for August 11, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:50 am
- Sunset: 8:54 pm
- Length of Day: 14:4

Best Months for Solar in 49117

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Solar Panel Installs in 49117

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Solar Power Output in 49117

The Power of Solar in 49117

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 49117. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 49117. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 49117

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Weather Forecast for 49117 ^[5]

Tue Aug 11

76°F

Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 68°F
Max: 80°F

Fresh Breeze: 24 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 97%
Cloud cover: 81%

Wed Aug 12

74°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 67°F
Max: 77°F

Moderate breeze: 12 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 86%
Cloud cover: 100%

Thu Aug 13

76°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 68°F
Max: 76°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 77%
Cloud cover: 63%

Fri Aug 14

73°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 64°F
Max: 74°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 81%

Sat Aug 15

64°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 64°F
Max: 74°F

Fresh Breeze: 19 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 91%
Cloud cover: 82%

Sun Aug 16

76°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 72°F
Max: 80°F

Fresh Breeze: 19 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 91%
Cloud cover: 69%

More about 49117

About 49117

The ZIP code 49117 is associated with the city of New Buffalo in Berrien County in Michigan.

49117 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 49117, or for more solar-related resources for MI, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.