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Solar Power in 60178 (Sycamore, IL)

Solar Energy in 60178

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Solar Panels in 60178

Solar panels in 60178 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 60178

The total length of the day in 60178 (Sycamore, IL) today (September 25, 2026) will be 12 hours and 4 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 60178 (Sycamore, IL)

Solar Energy Data for 60178

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Solar Energy Analysis for 60178

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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 60178

Solar Radiation Data in 60178

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 60178

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Solar Power Comparison: 60178 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 60178

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Solar Power: 60178 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 60178 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 60178

Sunrise / Sunset in 60178

Sunrise/Sunset for September 25, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:44 am
- Sunset: 6:48 pm
- Length of Day: 12:4

Best Months for Solar in 60178

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Solar Panel Installs in 60178

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Solar Power Output in 60178

The Power of Solar in 60178

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 60178. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 60178. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 60178

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Weather Forecast for 60178 ^[5]

Fri Sep 25

68°F

Light Rain
Min: 56°F
Max: 69°F

Light breeze: 6 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 73%
Cloud cover: 90%

Sat Sep 26

68°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 53°F
Max: 70°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sun Sep 27

68°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 51°F
Max: 69°F

Light breeze: 5 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 91%

Mon Sep 28

70°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 50°F
Max: 71°F

Light breeze: 4 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 0%

Tue Sep 29

71°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 54°F
Max: 72°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 27%

Wed Sep 30

64°F

Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 61°F
Max: 64°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 93%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 60178

About 60178

The ZIP code 60178 is associated with the city of Sycamore in DeKalb County in Illinois.

60178 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 60178, or for more solar-related resources for IL, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.