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Solar Power in 61260 (Joy, IL)

Solar Energy in 61260

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Solar Panels in 61260

Solar panels in 61260 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 61260

The total length of the day in 61260 (Joy, IL) today (April 16, 2024) will be 13 hours and 24 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 61260 (Joy, IL)

Solar Energy Data for 61260

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Solar Energy Analysis for 61260

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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 61260

Solar Radiation Data in 61260

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 61260

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Solar Power Comparison: 61260 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 61260

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Solar Power: 61260 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 61260 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 61260

Sunrise / Sunset in 61260

Sunrise/Sunset for April 16, 2024 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:21 am
- Sunset: 7:45 pm
- Length of Day: 13:24

Best Months for Solar in 61260

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Solar Panel Installs in 61260

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Solar Power Output in 61260

The Power of Solar in 61260

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 61260. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 61260. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 61260

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Weather Forecast for 61260 ^[5]

Tue Apr 16

75°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 57°F
Max: 76°F

High wind, near gale: 33 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 73%
Cloud cover: 100%

Wed Apr 17

60°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 51°F
Max: 66°F

Fresh Breeze: 23 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 70%
Cloud cover: 96%

Thu Apr 18

49°F

Light Rain
Min: 47°F
Max: 52°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 85%
Cloud cover: 97%

Fri Apr 19

56°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 39°F
Max: 57°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 36%
Cloud cover: 84%

Sat Apr 20

50°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 38°F
Max: 50°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 31%

Sun Apr 21

53°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 34°F
Max: 56°F

Light breeze: 8 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about 61260

About 61260

The ZIP code 61260 is associated with the city of Joy in Mercer County in Illinois.

61260 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 61260, or for more solar-related resources for IL, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.