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Solar Power in 49518 (Grand Rapids, MI)

Solar Energy in 49518

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Solar Panels in 49518

Solar panels in 49518 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 49518

The total length of the day in 49518 (Grand Rapids, MI) today (November 12, 2025) will be 9 hours and 53 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 49518 (Grand Rapids, MI)

Solar Energy Data for 49518

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Solar Energy Analysis for 49518

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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 49518

Solar Radiation Data in 49518

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 49518

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Solar Power Comparison: 49518 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 49518

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Solar Power: 49518 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 49518 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 49518

Sunrise / Sunset in 49518

Sunrise/Sunset for November 12, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 7:29 am
- Sunset: 5:22 pm
- Length of Day: 9:53

Best Months for Solar in 49518

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Solar Panel Installs in 49518

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Solar Power Output in 49518

The Power of Solar in 49518

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 49518. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 49518. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 49518

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Weather Forecast for 49518 ^[5]

Wed Nov 12

48°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 39°F
Max: 49°F

Fresh Breeze: 19 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 77%

Thu Nov 13

48°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 35°F
Max: 50°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 2%

Fri Nov 14

54°F

Few Clouds
Min: 39°F
Max: 58°F

Light breeze: 8 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 15%

Sat Nov 15

60°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 48°F
Max: 60°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 76%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sun Nov 16

41°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 36°F
Max: 42°F

Fresh Breeze: 19 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 5%

Mon Nov 17

41°F

Few Clouds
Min: 31°F
Max: 41°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 23%

More about 49518

About 49518

The ZIP code 49518 is associated with the city of Grand Rapids in Kent County in Michigan.

49518 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 49518, or for more solar-related resources for MI, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.