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Solar Power in 49504 (Grand Rapids, MI)

Solar Energy in 49504

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Solar Panels in 49504

Solar panels in 49504 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 49504

The total length of the day in 49504 (Grand Rapids, MI) today (May 14, 2025) will be 14 hours and 42 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 49504 (Grand Rapids, MI)

Solar Energy Data for 49504

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Solar Energy Analysis for 49504

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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 49504

Solar Radiation Data in 49504

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 49504

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Solar Power Comparison: 49504 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 49504

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Solar Power: 49504 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 49504 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 49504

Sunrise / Sunset in 49504

Sunrise/Sunset for May 14, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:18 am
- Sunset: 9:00 pm
- Length of Day: 14:42

Best Months for Solar in 49504

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Solar Panel Installs in 49504

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Solar Power Output in 49504

The Power of Solar in 49504

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 49504. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 49504. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 49504

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Weather Forecast for 49504 ^[5]

Wed May 14

68°F

Light Rain
Min: 61°F
Max: 76°F

Light breeze: 6 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 82%
Cloud cover: 100%

Thu May 15

78°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 59°F
Max: 82°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 29%

Fri May 16

77°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 56°F
Max: 80°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 0%

Sat May 17

51°F

Light Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 60°F

Fresh Breeze: 19 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 82%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sun May 18

58°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 39°F
Max: 58°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 47%

Mon May 19

60°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 41°F
Max: 60°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 97%

More about 49504

About 49504

The ZIP code 49504 is associated with the city of Grand Rapids in Kent County in Michigan.

49504 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 49504, or for more solar-related resources for MI, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.