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Solar Power in 49630 (Empire, MI)

Solar Energy in 49630

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Solar Panels in 49630

Solar panels in 49630 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 49630

The total length of the day in 49630 (Empire, MI) today (January 09, 2026) will be 9 hours and 5 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 49630 (Empire, MI)

Solar Energy Data for 49630

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Solar Energy Analysis for 49630

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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 49630

Solar Radiation Data in 49630

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 49630

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Solar Power Comparison: 49630 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 49630

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Solar Power: 49630 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 49630 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 49630

Sunrise / Sunset in 49630

Sunrise/Sunset for January 09, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 8:18 am
- Sunset: 5:23 pm
- Length of Day: 9:5

Best Months for Solar in 49630

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Solar Panel Installs in 49630

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Solar Power Output in 49630

The Power of Solar in 49630

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 49630. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 49630. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 49630

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Weather Forecast for 49630 ^[5]

Fri Jan 9

38°F

Rain And Snow
Min: 28°F
Max: 45°F

Strong breeze: 25 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 93%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sat Jan 10

30°F

Snow
Min: 28°F
Max: 31°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 92%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sun Jan 11

28°F

Snow
Min: 26°F
Max: 30°F

Fresh Breeze: 24 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 77%
Cloud cover: 100%

Mon Jan 12

31°F

Light Snow
Min: 27°F
Max: 34°F

Fresh Breeze: 20 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 78%
Cloud cover: 81%

Tue Jan 13

33°F

Snow
Min: 30°F
Max: 33°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 99%
Cloud cover: 100%

Wed Jan 14

23°F

Light Snow
Min: 18°F
Max: 32°F

Fresh Breeze: 21 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 86%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 49630

About 49630

The ZIP code 49630 is associated with the city of Empire in Leelanau County in Michigan.

49630 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 49630, or for more solar-related resources for MI, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.