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Solar Energy in Detroit, MI

Solar Energy in Detroit

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Solar Panels in Detroit

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Detroit

The total length of the day in Detroit, MI today (June 12, 2026) will be 15 hours and 18 minutes. [More]

Solar Power in Detroit, MI

Solar Energy Data in Detroit, MI

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in Detroit.

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Solar Energy Analysis for Detroit, MI

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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 Detroit

Solar Radiation Data in Detroit, MI

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Solar Radiation Analysis for Detroit, MI

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

Solar Power Levels in Detroit

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Solar Power: Detroit vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Detroit

Sunrise/Sunset for June 12, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 5:53 am
- Sunset: 9:11 pm
- Length of Day: 15:18

Best Months for Solar in Detroit

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Solar Panel Installs in Detroit

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Solar Power Output in Detroit

The Power of Solar in Detroit, MI

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

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Solar Output Analysis for Detroit, MI

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Cost of Utilities in Detroit

Detroit Electricity Costs

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Solar Power Poll: Detroit

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Detroit Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Detroit, MI ^[5]

Fri Jun 12

77°F

Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 68°F
Max: 78°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 30%

Sat Jun 13

81°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 62°F
Max: 84°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 35%
Cloud cover: 4%

Sun Jun 14

69°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 60°F
Max: 72°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 100%

Mon Jun 15

72°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 54°F
Max: 74°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 36%
Cloud cover: 65%

Tue Jun 16

75°F

Light Rain
Min: 57°F
Max: 75°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 33%
Cloud cover: 69%

Wed Jun 17

73°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 63°F
Max: 73°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 84%

More about Detroit

About Detroit

The city of Detroit, MI in Wayne County has an approximate population of 713,777. ^[6]

Detroit, MI Solar Energy

To learn more about solar energy and solar power Detroit, MI, or for more solar-related resources for Detroit, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.