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Solar Energy in Makanda, IL

Solar Energy in Makanda

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Solar Panels in Makanda

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Makanda

The total length of the day in Makanda, IL today (December 16, 2025) will be 9 hours and 38 minutes. [More]

Solar Power in Makanda, IL

Solar Energy Data in Makanda, IL

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Solar Energy Analysis for Makanda, 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 Makanda

Solar Radiation Data in Makanda, IL

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Solar Radiation Analysis for Makanda, IL

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

Solar Power Levels in Makanda

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Solar Power: Makanda vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Makanda

Sunrise/Sunset for December 16, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 7:03 am
- Sunset: 4:41 pm
- Length of Day: 9:38

Best Months for Solar in Makanda

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Solar Panel Installs in Makanda

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Solar Power Output in Makanda

The Power of Solar in Makanda, IL

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

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Solar Output Analysis for Makanda, IL

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Cost of Utilities in Makanda

Makanda Electricity Costs

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Solar Power Poll: Makanda

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Makanda Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Makanda, IL ^[5]

Tue Dec 16

45°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 30°F
Max: 50°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 0%

Wed Dec 17

50°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 41°F
Max: 55°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 41%

Thu Dec 18

56°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 39°F
Max: 56°F

Fresh Breeze: 22 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 90%
Cloud cover: 100%

Fri Dec 19

34°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 25°F
Max: 39°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 6%

Sat Dec 20

49°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 31°F
Max: 51°F

Moderate breeze: 17 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 51%

Sun Dec 21

47°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 32°F
Max: 48°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 36%
Cloud cover: 49%

More about Makanda

About Makanda

The village of Makanda, IL in Jackson County has an approximate population of 561. ^[6]

Makanda, IL Solar Energy

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