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Solar Power in 60061 (Vernon Hills, IL)

Solar Energy in 60061

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 60061 with an average of 6.2 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 60061

Solar panels in 60061 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 60061

The total length of the day in 60061 (Vernon Hills, IL) today (April 19, 2024) will be 13 hours and 38 minutes. [More]

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60061 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 60061 (Vernon Hills, IL)

Solar Energy Data for 60061

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 60061.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 60061

Solar Radiation Data in 60061

Based on historical 60061 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 60061. [1]

The region associated with 60061 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.87 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 3% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.77 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 60061 that are always titled at the latitude of Vernon Hills (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.49 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.87 kWh/m2/day and approximately 19% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.77 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 60061

Solar Radiation Data in 60061

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 60061.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 60061

Solar Radiation Data in 60061

The region associated with 60061 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.73 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 60061 is July with an average of 6.2 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.88 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.61 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 60061 are December with an average of 2.86 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.22 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.39 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 60061 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 60061

The average monthly solar radiation level in 60061, of 4.73 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 20% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 28% 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: 60061 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 60061 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 60061

Sunrise / Sunset in 60061

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 19, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:01 am
    • Sunset: 7:39 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:38
Solar Energy Statistics for 60061

Best Months for Solar in 60061

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.2 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.79 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.24 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.21 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 60061

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 60061 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 60061

The Power of Solar in 60061

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 60061. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 60061. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 60061

Solar Radiation Data in 60061

60061 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5482.77 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 60061 is July with an average of 581.2 kWhac, followed by June at 540.69 kWhac and May at 530.71 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 60061 are December with an average of 304.53 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 336.15 kWhac and January at 346.52 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 60061 [5]

Thu Apr 18
50°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 55°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Apr 19
52°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 38°F
Max: 54°F
Moderate breeze: 18 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 4%
Sat Apr 20
46°F
Few Clouds
Min: 35°F
Max: 50°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 16%
Sun Apr 21
52°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 35°F
Max: 56°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 0%
Mon Apr 22
60°F
Light Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 60°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 36%
Cloud cover: 73%
Tue Apr 23
65°F
Light Rain
Min: 35°F
Max: 65°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 30%

More about 60061

About 60061

The ZIP code 60061 is associated with the city of Vernon Hills in Lake County in Illinois.

60061 Solar Power

60061 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 60061, or for more solar-related resources for IL, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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