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Solar Power in 61243 (Deer Grove, IL)

Solar Energy in 61243

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 61243 with an average of 6.21 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 61243

Solar panels in 61243 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 61243

The total length of the day in 61243 (Deer Grove, IL) today (March 11, 2026) will be 11 hours and 47 minutes. [More]

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61243 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 61243 (Deer Grove, IL)

Solar Energy Data for 61243

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 61243.

* Amounts listed in kWh/m2/day (kilowatt hours per square meter per day).
* See glossary & definitions below.


Solar Energy Analysis for 61243

Solar Radiation Data in 61243

Based on historical 61243 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 61243. [1]

The region associated with 61243 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.92 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 0% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.91 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 61243 that are always titled at the latitude of Deer Grove (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.54 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.92 kWh/m2/day and approximately 16% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.91 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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 61243

Solar Radiation Data in 61243

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 61243.

* Amounts listed in kWh/m2/day (kilowatt hours per square meter per day)

Solar Radiation Analysis for 61243

Solar Radiation Data in 61243

The region associated with 61243 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.85 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 61243 is July with an average of 6.21 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.03 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.85 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 61243 are December with an average of 2.93 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.24 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.54 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 61243 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 61243

The average monthly solar radiation level in 61243, of 4.85 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 23% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 27% less than the average level of 6.61 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically high levels (NV). [1]


→ Values listed as 0 (zero) are not available (N/A).

Solar Power: 61243 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 61243 solar radiation levels compare to average levels in a city with historcially high levels (NV) and a city with historically low levels (WA). [1]

→ k/m/d = kWh/m2/day = kilowatt hours per square meter per day.
→ Values listed as 0 (zero) are not available (N/A).

Solar Data & Statistics for 61243

Sunrise / Sunset in 61243

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 11, 2026 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:15 am
    • Sunset: 7:02 pm
    • Length of Day: 11:47
Solar Energy Statistics for 61243

Best Months for Solar in 61243

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.21 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.82 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.38 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.25 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 61243

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 61243 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 61243

The Power of Solar in 61243

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 61243. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 61243. [2]

* Amounts listed in kWhac (kilowatt hours (AC))

Solar Output Analysis for 61243

Solar Radiation Data in 61243

61243 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5548.06 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 61243 is July with an average of 571.98 kWhac, followed by May at 555.57 kWhac and August at 554.13 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 61243 are December with an average of 310.07 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 337.76 kWhac and November at 347.19 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 61243 [5]

Wed Mar 11
31°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 31°F
Max: 47°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Mar 12
44°F
Few Clouds
Min: 30°F
Max: 47°F
Strong breeze: 25 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 13%
Fri Mar 13
43°F
Light Rain
Min: 34°F
Max: 51°F
Strong breeze: 31 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 3%
Sat Mar 14
37°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 30°F
Max: 41°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Mar 15
33°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 26°F
Max: 39°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 91%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Mar 16
18°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 12°F
Max: 20°F
Moderate breeze: 18 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 36%

More about 61243

About 61243

The ZIP code 61243 is associated with the city of Deer Grove in Whiteside County in Illinois.

61243 Solar Power

61243 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 61243, or for more solar-related resources for IL, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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