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Solar Energy in West Chicago, IL

Solar Energy in West Chicago

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Solar Panels in West Chicago

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

Sunrise & Sunset in West Chicago

The total length of the day in West Chicago, IL today (April 19, 2025) will be 13 hours and 36 minutes. [More]

Solar Power in West Chicago, IL

Solar Energy Data in West Chicago, IL

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Solar Energy Analysis for West 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 West Chicago

Solar Radiation Data in West Chicago, IL

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Solar Radiation Analysis for West Chicago, IL

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

Solar Power Levels in West Chicago

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

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

Sunrise / Sunset in West Chicago

Sunrise/Sunset for April 19, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:03 am
- Sunset: 7:39 pm
- Length of Day: 13:36

Solar Energy Statistics for West Chicago

Best Months for Solar in West Chicago

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Solar Panel Installs in West Chicago

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Solar Power Output in West Chicago

The Power of Solar in West Chicago, IL

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

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Solar Output Analysis for West Chicago, IL

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Cost of Utilities in West Chicago

West Chicago Electricity Costs

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Solar Power Poll: West Chicago

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West Chicago Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for West Chicago, IL ^[5]

Sat Apr 19

56°F

Light Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 60°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sun Apr 20

47°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 59°F

Moderate breeze: 17 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 72%
Cloud cover: 100%

Mon Apr 21

47°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 41°F
Max: 64°F

Fresh Breeze: 23 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 80%
Cloud cover: 96%

Tue Apr 22

58°F

Light Rain
Min: 37°F
Max: 67°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 42%

Wed Apr 23

71°F

Light Rain
Min: 55°F
Max: 71°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 100%

Thu Apr 24

64°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 55°F
Max: 71°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 90%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about West Chicago

About West Chicago

The city of West Chicago, IL in DuPage County has an approximate population of 27,086. ^[6]

West Chicago, IL Solar Energy

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