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Solar Power in 61078 (Shannon, IL)

Solar Energy in 61078

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Solar Panels in 61078

Solar panels in 61078 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 61078

The total length of the day in 61078 (Shannon, IL) today (November 06, 2025) will be 10 hours and 10 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 61078 (Shannon, IL)

Solar Energy Data for 61078

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Solar Energy Analysis for 61078

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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 61078

Solar Radiation Data in 61078

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 61078

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Solar Power Comparison: 61078 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 61078

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Solar Power: 61078 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 61078 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 61078

Sunrise / Sunset in 61078

Sunrise/Sunset for November 06, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:37 am
- Sunset: 4:47 pm
- Length of Day: 10:10

Best Months for Solar in 61078

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Solar Panel Installs in 61078

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Solar Power Output in 61078

The Power of Solar in 61078

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 61078. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 61078. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 61078

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Weather Forecast for 61078 ^[5]

Thu Nov 6

45°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 34°F
Max: 57°F

Fresh Breeze: 19 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 89%

Fri Nov 7

59°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 39°F
Max: 61°F

Fresh Breeze: 18 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 10%

Sat Nov 8

42°F

Rain And Snow
Min: 32°F
Max: 42°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sun Nov 9

26°F

Light Snow
Min: 20°F
Max: 31°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 79%
Cloud cover: 6%

Mon Nov 10

30°F

Few Clouds
Min: 16°F
Max: 32°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 83%
Cloud cover: 16%

Tue Nov 11

38°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 18°F
Max: 43°F

Fresh Breeze: 22 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 61078

About 61078

The ZIP code 61078 is associated with the city of Shannon in Carroll County in Illinois.

61078 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 61078, or for more solar-related resources for IL, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.