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Solar Energy in Carbondale, IL

Solar Energy in Carbondale

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Solar Panels in Carbondale

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Carbondale

The total length of the day in Carbondale, IL today (May 18, 2025) will be 14 hours and 21 minutes. [More]

Solar Power in Carbondale, IL

Solar Energy Data in Carbondale, IL

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

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Solar Energy Analysis for Carbondale, IL

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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 Carbondale

Solar Radiation Data in Carbondale, IL

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Solar Radiation Analysis for Carbondale, IL

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

Solar Power Levels in Carbondale

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Solar Power: Carbondale vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Carbondale

Sunrise/Sunset for May 18, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 5:42 am
- Sunset: 8:03 pm
- Length of Day: 14:21

Best Months for Solar in Carbondale

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Solar Panel Installs in Carbondale

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Solar Power Output in Carbondale

The Power of Solar in Carbondale, IL

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

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Solar Output Analysis for Carbondale, IL

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Cost of Utilities in Carbondale

Carbondale Electricity Costs

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Solar Power Poll: Carbondale

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Carbondale Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Carbondale, IL ^[5]

Sun May 18

74°F

Light Rain
Min: 59°F
Max: 78°F

Light breeze: 7 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 70%

Mon May 19

70°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 63°F
Max: 81°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 91%
Cloud cover: 94%

Tue May 20

75°F

Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 59°F
Max: 78°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 83%
Cloud cover: 99%

Wed May 21

62°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 52°F
Max: 68°F

Moderate breeze: 17 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 72%
Cloud cover: 58%

Thu May 22

53°F

Light Rain
Min: 47°F
Max: 55°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 82%
Cloud cover: 76%

Fri May 23

67°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 45°F
Max: 68°F

Light breeze: 6 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 5%

More about Carbondale

About Carbondale

The city of Carbondale, IL in Jackson County has an approximate population of 25,902. ^[6]

Carbondale, IL Solar Energy

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