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Solar Power in 60706 (Harwood Heights, IL)

Solar Energy in 60706

The month of June has the highest historical solar radition values in 60706 with an average of 6.02 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 60706

Solar panels in 60706 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 60706

The total length of the day in 60706 (Harwood Heights, IL) today (March 17, 2025) will be 12 hours and 4 minutes. [More]

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60706 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 60706 (Harwood Heights, IL)

Solar Energy Data for 60706

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 60706.

* Amounts listed in kWh/m2/day (kilowatt hours per square meter per day).
* See glossary & definitions below.


Solar Energy Analysis for 60706

Solar Radiation Data in 60706

Based on historical 60706 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 60706. [1]

The region associated with 60706 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.83 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 8% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.56 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 60706 that are always titled at the latitude of Harwood Heights (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.4 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.83 kWh/m2/day and approximately 24% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.56 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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 60706

Solar Radiation Data in 60706

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 60706.

* Amounts listed in kWh/m2/day (kilowatt hours per square meter per day)

Solar Radiation Analysis for 60706

Solar Radiation Data in 60706

The region associated with 60706 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.82 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 60706 is June with an average of 6.02 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 5.97 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.92 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 60706 are December with an average of 2.87 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.19 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.6 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 60706 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 60706

The average monthly solar radiation level in 60706, of 4.82 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 23% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 27% less than the average level of 6.61 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically high levels (NV). [1]


→ Values listed as 0 (zero) are not available (N/A).

Solar Power: 60706 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 60706 solar radiation levels compare to average levels in a city with historcially high levels (NV) and a city with historically low levels (WA). [1]

→ k/m/d = kWh/m2/day = kilowatt hours per square meter per day.
→ Values listed as 0 (zero) are not available (N/A).

Solar Data & Statistics for 60706

Sunrise / Sunset in 60706

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 17, 2025 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:57 am
    • Sunset: 7:01 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:4
Solar Energy Statistics for 60706

Best Months for Solar in 60706

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation June (6.02 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.7 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.87 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.11 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 60706

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 60706 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 60706

The Power of Solar in 60706

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 60706. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 60706. [2]

* Amounts listed in kWhac (kilowatt hours (AC))

Solar Output Analysis for 60706

Solar Radiation Data in 60706

60706 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5568.41 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 60706 is July with an average of 555.46 kWhac, followed by August at 551.45 kWhac and June at 550.79 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 60706 are December with an average of 298.09 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 343.16 kWhac and November at 358.85 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 60706 [5]

Mon Mar 17
44°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 29°F
Max: 55°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 30%
Cloud cover: 44%
Tue Mar 18
59°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 47°F
Max: 68°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Mar 19
59°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 49°F
Max: 61°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 70%
Cloud cover: 60%
Thu Mar 20
42°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 34°F
Max: 46°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 32%
Cloud cover: 84%
Fri Mar 21
52°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 38°F
Max: 56°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 29%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Mar 22
50°F
Light Rain
Min: 38°F
Max: 50°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 99%

More about 60706

About 60706

The ZIP code 60706 is associated with the city of Harwood Heights in Cook County in Illinois.

60706 Solar Power

60706 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 60706, or for more solar-related resources for IL, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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