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Solar Power in 61870 (Ridge Farm, IL)

Solar Energy in 61870

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Solar Panels in 61870

Solar panels in 61870 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 61870

The total length of the day in 61870 (Ridge Farm, IL) today (September 02, 2026) will be 13 hours and 3 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 61870 (Ridge Farm, IL)

Solar Energy Data for 61870

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Solar Energy Analysis for 61870

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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 61870

Solar Radiation Data in 61870

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 61870

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Solar Power Comparison: 61870 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 61870

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Solar Power: 61870 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 61870 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 61870

Sunrise / Sunset in 61870

Sunrise/Sunset for September 02, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:18 am
- Sunset: 7:21 pm
- Length of Day: 13:3

Best Months for Solar in 61870

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Solar Panel Installs in 61870

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Solar Power Output in 61870

The Power of Solar in 61870

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 61870. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 61870. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 61870

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Weather Forecast for 61870 ^[5]

Wed Sep 2

89°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 75°F
Max: 95°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 5%

Thu Sep 3

95°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 78°F
Max: 98°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 1%

Fri Sep 4

83°F

Light Rain
Min: 72°F
Max: 89°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 82%

Sat Sep 5

92°F

Light Rain
Min: 69°F
Max: 93°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 24%

Sun Sep 6

85°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 65°F
Max: 87°F

Light breeze: 7 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 49%

Mon Sep 7

87°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 69°F
Max: 88°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 57%

More about 61870

About 61870

The ZIP code 61870 is associated with the city of Ridge Farm in Vermilion County in Illinois.

61870 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 61870, or for more solar-related resources for IL, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.