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Solar Power in 61079 (Shirland, IL)

Solar Energy in 61079

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Solar Panels in 61079

Solar panels in 61079 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 61079

The total length of the day in 61079 (Shirland, IL) today (May 29, 2025) will be 15 hours and 5 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 61079 (Shirland, IL)

Solar Energy Data for 61079

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Solar Energy Analysis for 61079

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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 61079

Solar Radiation Data in 61079

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 61079

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Solar Power Comparison: 61079 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 61079

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Solar Power: 61079 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 61079 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 61079

Sunrise / Sunset in 61079

Sunrise/Sunset for May 29, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 5:21 am
- Sunset: 8:26 pm
- Length of Day: 15:5

Best Months for Solar in 61079

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Solar Panel Installs in 61079

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Solar Power Output in 61079

The Power of Solar in 61079

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 61079. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 61079. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 61079

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Weather Forecast for 61079 ^[5]

Thu May 29

67°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 47°F
Max: 69°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 58%

Fri May 30

71°F

Light Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 74°F

Fresh Breeze: 19 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 26%

Sat May 31

67°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 52°F
Max: 72°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 26%

Sun Jun 1

75°F

Light Rain
Min: 53°F
Max: 78°F

Light breeze: 6 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 9%

Mon Jun 2

83°F

Light Rain
Min: 59°F
Max: 83°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 2%

Tue Jun 3

82°F

Light Rain
Min: 62°F
Max: 84°F

Moderate breeze: 12 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 61079

About 61079

The ZIP code 61079 is associated with the city of Shirland in Winnebago County in Illinois.

61079 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 61079, or for more solar-related resources for IL, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.