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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 (July 18, 2025) will be 15 hours and 0 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 July 18, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:18 am
- Sunset: 9:18 pm
- Length of Day: 15:0

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]

Fri Jul 18

74°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 56°F
Max: 79°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 0%

Sat Jul 19

84°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 65°F
Max: 85°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 42%

Sun Jul 20

78°F

Light Rain
Min: 65°F
Max: 83°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 98%

Mon Jul 21

79°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 57°F
Max: 81°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 1%

Tue Jul 22

84°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 58°F
Max: 86°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 32%
Cloud cover: 28%

Wed Jul 23

94°F

Light Rain
Min: 67°F
Max: 94°F

Moderate breeze: 17 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 31%

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.