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Solar Power in 49530 (Grand Rapids, MI)

Solar Energy in 49530

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Solar Panels in 49530

Solar panels in 49530 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 49530

The total length of the day in 49530 (Grand Rapids, MI) today (October 17, 2025) will be 11 hours and 0 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 49530 (Grand Rapids, MI)

Solar Energy Data for 49530

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Solar Energy Analysis for 49530

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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 49530

Solar Radiation Data in 49530

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 49530

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Solar Power Comparison: 49530 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 49530

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Solar Power: 49530 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 49530 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 49530

Sunrise / Sunset in 49530

Sunrise/Sunset for October 17, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 7:57 am
- Sunset: 6:57 pm
- Length of Day: 11:0

Best Months for Solar in 49530

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Solar Panel Installs in 49530

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Solar Power Output in 49530

The Power of Solar in 49530

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 49530. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 49530. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 49530

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Weather Forecast for 49530 ^[5]

Fri Oct 17

66°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 50°F
Max: 68°F

Moderate breeze: 12 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sat Oct 18

67°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 59°F
Max: 70°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sun Oct 19

53°F

Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 47°F
Max: 64°F

Fresh Breeze: 21 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 90%
Cloud cover: 100%

Mon Oct 20

60°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 43°F
Max: 61°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 8%

Tue Oct 21

50°F

Light Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 55°F

Moderate breeze: 18 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 70%

Wed Oct 22

51°F

Light Rain
Min: 47°F
Max: 51°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 68%
Cloud cover: 66%

More about 49530

About 49530

The ZIP code 49530 is associated with the city of Grand Rapids in Kent County in Michigan.

49530 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 49530, or for more solar-related resources for MI, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.