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Solar Power in 61847 (Gifford, IL)

Solar Energy in 61847

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Solar Panels in 61847

Solar panels in 61847 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 61847

The total length of the day in 61847 (Gifford, IL) today (September 15, 2025) will be 12 hours and 30 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 61847 (Gifford, IL)

Solar Energy Data for 61847

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Solar Energy Analysis for 61847

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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 61847

Solar Radiation Data in 61847

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 61847

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Solar Power Comparison: 61847 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 61847

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Solar Power: 61847 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 61847 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 61847

Sunrise / Sunset in 61847

Sunrise/Sunset for September 15, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:32 am
- Sunset: 7:02 pm
- Length of Day: 12:30

Best Months for Solar in 61847

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Solar Panel Installs in 61847

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Solar Power Output in 61847

The Power of Solar in 61847

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 61847. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 61847. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 61847

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Weather Forecast for 61847 ^[5]

Mon Sep 15

77°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 62°F
Max: 87°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 0%

Tue Sep 16

87°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 62°F
Max: 90°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 28%
Cloud cover: 2%

Wed Sep 17

90°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 62°F
Max: 92°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 27%
Cloud cover: 5%

Thu Sep 18

92°F

Few Clouds
Min: 64°F
Max: 94°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 21%
Cloud cover: 13%

Fri Sep 19

86°F

Light Rain
Min: 66°F
Max: 86°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 99%

Sat Sep 20

87°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 63°F
Max: 87°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 36%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 61847

About 61847

The ZIP code 61847 is associated with the city of Gifford in Champaign County in Illinois.

61847 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 61847, or for more solar-related resources for IL, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.