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Solar Power in 60017 (Des Plaines, IL)

Solar Energy in 60017

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Solar Panels in 60017

Solar panels in 60017 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 60017

The total length of the day in 60017 (Des Plaines, IL) today (April 01, 2025) will be 12 hours and 47 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 60017 (Des Plaines, IL)

Solar Energy Data for 60017

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Solar Energy Analysis for 60017

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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 60017

Solar Radiation Data in 60017

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 60017

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Solar Power Comparison: 60017 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 60017

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Solar Power: 60017 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 60017 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 60017

Sunrise / Sunset in 60017

Sunrise/Sunset for April 01, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:31 am
- Sunset: 7:18 pm
- Length of Day: 12:47

Best Months for Solar in 60017

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Solar Panel Installs in 60017

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Solar Power Output in 60017

The Power of Solar in 60017

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 60017. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 60017. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 60017

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Weather Forecast for 60017 ^[5]

Tue Apr 1

40°F

Light Rain
Min: 28°F
Max: 43°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 29%
Cloud cover: 100%

Wed Apr 2

47°F

Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 34°F
Max: 68°F

Fresh Breeze: 20 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 98%
Cloud cover: 100%

Thu Apr 3

54°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 47°F
Max: 57°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 59%

Fri Apr 4

49°F

Light Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 52°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sat Apr 5

42°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 40°F
Max: 43°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 84%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sun Apr 6

47°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 36°F
Max: 49°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 38%
Cloud cover: 48%

More about 60017

About 60017

The ZIP code 60017 is associated with the city of Des Plaines in Cook County in Illinois.

60017 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 60017, or for more solar-related resources for IL, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.