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Solar Energy in Salem, IL

Solar Energy in Salem

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Solar Panels in Salem

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Salem

The total length of the day in Salem, IL today (January 20, 2025) will be 9 hours and 57 minutes. [More]

Solar Power in Salem, IL

Solar Energy Data in Salem, IL

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Solar Energy Analysis for Salem, 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 Salem

Solar Radiation Data in Salem, IL

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Solar Radiation Analysis for Salem, IL

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

Solar Power Levels in Salem

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Solar Power: Salem vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Salem

Sunrise/Sunset for January 20, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 7:08 am
- Sunset: 5:05 pm
- Length of Day: 9:57

Best Months for Solar in Salem

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Solar Panel Installs in Salem

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Solar Power Output in Salem

The Power of Solar in Salem, IL

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

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Solar Output Analysis for Salem, IL

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Cost of Utilities in Salem

Salem Electricity Costs

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Solar Power Poll: Salem

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Salem Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Salem, IL ^[5]

Mon Jan 20

13°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 5°F
Max: 16°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 8%

Tue Jan 21

8°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 4°F
Max: 14°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 63%

Wed Jan 22

26°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 7°F
Max: 30°F

Fresh Breeze: 20 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 33%
Cloud cover: 99%

Thu Jan 23

31°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 22°F
Max: 31°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 75%

Fri Jan 24

28°F

Few Clouds
Min: 19°F
Max: 30°F

Light breeze: 7 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 11%

Sat Jan 25

42°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 25°F
Max: 45°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 46%

More about Salem

About Salem

The city of Salem, IL in Marion County has an approximate population of 7,485. ^[6]

Salem, IL Solar Energy

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