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Solar Energy in North Chicago, IL

Solar Energy in North Chicago

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Solar Panels in North Chicago

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

Sunrise & Sunset in North Chicago

The total length of the day in North Chicago, IL today (June 29, 2026) will be 15 hours and 17 minutes. [More]

Solar Power in North Chicago, IL

Solar Energy Data in North Chicago, IL

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Solar Energy Analysis for North Chicago, 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 North Chicago

Solar Radiation Data in North Chicago, IL

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Solar Radiation Analysis for North Chicago, IL

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Solar Power Comparison: North Chicago vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in North Chicago

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Solar Power: North Chicago vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average North Chicago 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 North Chicago

Sunrise / Sunset in North Chicago

Sunrise/Sunset for June 29, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 5:16 am
- Sunset: 8:33 pm
- Length of Day: 15:17

Solar Energy Statistics for North Chicago

Best Months for Solar in North Chicago

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Solar Panel Installs in North Chicago

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Solar Power Output in North Chicago

The Power of Solar in North Chicago, IL

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

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Solar Output Analysis for North Chicago, IL

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Cost of Utilities in North Chicago

North Chicago Electricity Costs

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Solar Power Poll: North Chicago

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North Chicago Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for North Chicago, IL ^[5]

Mon Jun 29

88°F

Light Rain
Min: 74°F
Max: 91°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 71%
Cloud cover: 1%

Tue Jun 30

89°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 77°F
Max: 89°F

Moderate breeze: 17 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 87%

Wed Jul 1

89°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 76°F
Max: 90°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 2%

Thu Jul 2

89°F

Light Rain
Min: 77°F
Max: 91°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 8%

Fri Jul 3

87°F

Light Rain
Min: 75°F
Max: 87°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 53%

Sat Jul 4

74°F

Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 64°F
Max: 80°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 84%
Cloud cover: 53%

More about North Chicago

About North Chicago

The city of North Chicago, IL in Lake County has an approximate population of 32,574. ^[6]

North Chicago, IL Solar Energy

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