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Solar Power in 61862 (Penfield, IL)

Solar Energy in 61862

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Solar Panels in 61862

Solar panels in 61862 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 61862

The total length of the day in 61862 (Penfield, IL) today (September 13, 2025) will be 12 hours and 36 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 61862 (Penfield, IL)

Solar Energy Data for 61862

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Solar Energy Analysis for 61862

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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 61862

Solar Radiation Data in 61862

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 61862

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Solar Power Comparison: 61862 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 61862

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Solar Power: 61862 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 61862 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 61862

Sunrise / Sunset in 61862

Sunrise/Sunset for September 13, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:29 am
- Sunset: 7:05 pm
- Length of Day: 12:36

Best Months for Solar in 61862

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Solar Panel Installs in 61862

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Solar Power Output in 61862

The Power of Solar in 61862

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 61862. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 61862. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 61862

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Weather Forecast for 61862 ^[5]

Sat Sep 13

74°F

Light Rain
Min: 64°F
Max: 83°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 86%

Sun Sep 14

85°F

Light Rain
Min: 63°F
Max: 91°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 26%

Mon Sep 15

88°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 64°F
Max: 93°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 34%
Cloud cover: 4%

Tue Sep 16

93°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 67°F
Max: 95°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 26%
Cloud cover: 64%

Wed Sep 17

93°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 67°F
Max: 94°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 32%
Cloud cover: 98%

Thu Sep 18

86°F

Light Rain
Min: 64°F
Max: 91°F

Fresh Breeze: 22 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 88%

More about 61862

About 61862

The ZIP code 61862 is associated with the city of Penfield in Champaign County in Illinois.

61862 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 61862, or for more solar-related resources for IL, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.