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Solar Power in 60016 (Des Plaines, IL)

Solar Energy in 60016

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Solar Panels in 60016

Solar panels in 60016 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 60016

The total length of the day in 60016 (Des Plaines, IL) today (January 29, 2026) will be 9 hours and 58 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 60016 (Des Plaines, IL)

Solar Energy Data for 60016

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Solar Energy Analysis for 60016

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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 60016

Solar Radiation Data in 60016

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 60016

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Solar Power Comparison: 60016 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 60016

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Solar Power: 60016 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 60016 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 60016

Sunrise / Sunset in 60016

Sunrise/Sunset for January 29, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 7:05 am
- Sunset: 5:03 pm
- Length of Day: 9:58

Best Months for Solar in 60016

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Solar Panel Installs in 60016

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Solar Power Output in 60016

The Power of Solar in 60016

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 60016. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 60016. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 60016

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Weather Forecast for 60016 ^[5]

Thu Jan 29

11°F

Few Clouds
Min: 7°F
Max: 14°F

Light breeze: 6 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 22%

Fri Jan 30

17°F

Light Snow
Min: 6°F
Max: 17°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 78%
Cloud cover: 72%

Sat Jan 31

20°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 9°F
Max: 23°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 80%
Cloud cover: 73%

Sun Feb 1

24°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 11°F
Max: 27°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 6%

Mon Feb 2

28°F

Light Snow
Min: 21°F
Max: 29°F

Light breeze: 7 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 74%
Cloud cover: 74%

Tue Feb 3

28°F

Light Snow
Min: 20°F
Max: 28°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 83%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 60016

About 60016

The ZIP code 60016 is associated with the city of Des Plaines in Cook County in Illinois.

60016 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 60016, or for more solar-related resources for IL, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.