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Solar Power in 60636 (Chicago, IL)

Solar Energy in 60636

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Solar Panels in 60636

Solar panels in 60636 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 60636

The total length of the day in 60636 (Chicago, IL) today (September 08, 2025) will be 12 hours and 51 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 60636 (Chicago, IL)

Solar Energy Data for 60636

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Solar Energy Analysis for 60636

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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 60636

Solar Radiation Data in 60636

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 60636

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Solar Power Comparison: 60636 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 60636

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Solar Power: 60636 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 60636 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 60636

Sunrise / Sunset in 60636

Sunrise/Sunset for September 08, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:22 am
- Sunset: 7:13 pm
- Length of Day: 12:51

Best Months for Solar in 60636

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Solar Panel Installs in 60636

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Solar Power Output in 60636

The Power of Solar in 60636

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 60636. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 60636. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 60636

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Weather Forecast for 60636 ^[5]

Mon Sep 8

69°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 48°F
Max: 74°F

Light breeze: 7 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 30%
Cloud cover: 0%

Tue Sep 9

75°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 57°F
Max: 79°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 28%
Cloud cover: 97%

Wed Sep 10

81°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 64°F
Max: 85°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 27%
Cloud cover: 95%

Thu Sep 11

86°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 66°F
Max: 87°F

Light breeze: 6 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 33%
Cloud cover: 0%

Fri Sep 12

88°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 67°F
Max: 90°F

Light breeze: 6 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 31%
Cloud cover: 95%

Sat Sep 13

68°F

Light Rain
Min: 68°F
Max: 76°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 92%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 60636

About 60636

The ZIP code 60636 is associated with the city of Chicago in Cook County in Illinois.

60636 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 60636, or for more solar-related resources for IL, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.