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Solar Energy in Des Plaines, IL

Solar Energy in Des Plaines

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Solar Panels in Des Plaines

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Des Plaines

The total length of the day in Des Plaines, IL today (December 21, 2024) will be 9 hours and 10 minutes. [More]

Solar Power in Des Plaines, IL

Solar Energy Data in Des Plaines, IL

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Solar Energy Analysis for Des Plaines, 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 Des Plaines

Solar Radiation Data in Des Plaines, IL

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Solar Radiation Analysis for Des Plaines, IL

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Solar Power Comparison: Des Plaines vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Des Plaines

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Solar Power: Des Plaines vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Des Plaines 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 Des Plaines

Sunrise / Sunset in Des Plaines

Sunrise/Sunset for December 21, 2024 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 7:14 am
- Sunset: 4:24 pm
- Length of Day: 9:10

Best Months for Solar in Des Plaines

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Solar Panel Installs in Des Plaines

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Solar Power Output in Des Plaines

The Power of Solar in Des Plaines, IL

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

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Solar Output Analysis for Des Plaines, IL

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Cost of Utilities in Des Plaines

Des Plaines Electricity Costs

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Des Plaines Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Des Plaines, IL ^[5]

Sat Dec 21

20°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 16°F
Max: 23°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 62%

Sun Dec 22

29°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 21°F
Max: 32°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 92%

Mon Dec 23

36°F

Light Rain
Min: 32°F
Max: 39°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 85%
Cloud cover: 100%

Tue Dec 24

38°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 34°F
Max: 39°F

Light breeze: 6 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 84%
Cloud cover: 100%

Wed Dec 25

38°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 37°F
Max: 38°F

Light breeze: 5 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 99%
Cloud cover: 100%

Thu Dec 26

41°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 38°F
Max: 43°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 91%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Des Plaines

About Des Plaines

The city of Des Plaines, IL in Cook County has an approximate population of 58,364. ^[6]

Des Plaines, IL Solar Energy

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