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Solar Power in 49516 (Grand Rapids, MI)

Solar Energy in 49516

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Solar Panels in 49516

Solar panels in 49516 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 49516

The total length of the day in 49516 (Grand Rapids, MI) today (May 10, 2025) will be 14 hours and 33 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 49516 (Grand Rapids, MI)

Solar Energy Data for 49516

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Solar Energy Analysis for 49516

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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 49516

Solar Radiation Data in 49516

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 49516

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Solar Power Comparison: 49516 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 49516

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Solar Power: 49516 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 49516 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 49516

Sunrise / Sunset in 49516

Sunrise/Sunset for May 10, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:22 am
- Sunset: 8:55 pm
- Length of Day: 14:33

Best Months for Solar in 49516

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Solar Panel Installs in 49516

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Solar Power Output in 49516

The Power of Solar in 49516

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 49516. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 49516. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 49516

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Weather Forecast for 49516 ^[5]

Sat May 10

71°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 46°F
Max: 73°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 1%

Sun May 11

68°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 44°F
Max: 70°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 3%

Mon May 12

70°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 44°F
Max: 75°F

Light breeze: 7 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 52%

Tue May 13

72°F

Light Rain
Min: 58°F
Max: 72°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 70%
Cloud cover: 100%

Wed May 14

73°F

Light Rain
Min: 57°F
Max: 73°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 68%
Cloud cover: 100%

Thu May 15

80°F

Light Rain
Min: 60°F
Max: 80°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 57%

More about 49516

About 49516

The ZIP code 49516 is associated with the city of Grand Rapids in Kent County in Michigan.

49516 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 49516, or for more solar-related resources for MI, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.