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Solar Power in 60197 (Carol Stream, IL)

Solar Energy in 60197

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Solar Panels in 60197

Solar panels in 60197 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 60197

The total length of the day in 60197 (Carol Stream, IL) today (April 26, 2026) will be 13 hours and 54 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 60197 (Carol Stream, IL)

Solar Energy Data for 60197

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Solar Energy Analysis for 60197

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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 60197

Solar Radiation Data in 60197

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 60197

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Solar Power Comparison: 60197 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 60197

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Solar Power: 60197 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 60197 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 60197

Sunrise / Sunset in 60197

Sunrise/Sunset for April 26, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 5:53 am
- Sunset: 7:47 pm
- Length of Day: 13:54

Best Months for Solar in 60197

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Solar Panel Installs in 60197

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Solar Power Output in 60197

The Power of Solar in 60197

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 60197. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 60197. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 60197

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Weather Forecast for 60197 ^[5]

Sun Apr 26

59°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 44°F
Max: 73°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 94%

Mon Apr 27

61°F

Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 53°F
Max: 66°F

Fresh Breeze: 19 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 79%
Cloud cover: 100%

Tue Apr 28

55°F

Light Rain
Min: 49°F
Max: 62°F

Moderate breeze: 17 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 100%

Wed Apr 29

52°F

Light Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 53°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 97%

Thu Apr 30

49°F

Light Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 55°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 85%
Cloud cover: 93%

Fri May 1

43°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 37°F
Max: 53°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 86%
Cloud cover: 82%

More about 60197

About 60197

The ZIP code 60197 is associated with the city of Carol Stream in DuPage County in Illinois.

60197 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 60197, or for more solar-related resources for IL, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.