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Solar Power in 62280 (Rockwood, IL)

Solar Energy in 62280

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in 62280 with an average of 6.02 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 62280

Solar panels in 62280 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 62280

The total length of the day in 62280 (Rockwood, IL) today (May 18, 2024) will be 14 hours and 22 minutes. [More]

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Solar Energy in 62280 (Rockwood, IL)

Solar Energy Data for 62280

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 62280.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 62280

Solar Radiation Data in 62280

Based on historical 62280 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 62280. [1]

The region associated with 62280 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.24 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.34 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 62280 that are always titled at the latitude of Rockwood (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.85 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.24 kWh/m2/day and approximately 12% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.34 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 62280

Solar Radiation Data in 62280

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 62280.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 62280

Solar Radiation Data in 62280

The region associated with 62280 has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.12 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 62280 is August with an average of 6.02 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.96 kWh/m2/day and July at 5.85 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 62280 are December with an average of 3.39 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.97 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.48 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 62280 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 62280

The average monthly solar radiation level in 62280, of 5.12 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 30% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 23% 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: 62280 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 62280 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 62280

Sunrise / Sunset in 62280

  • Sunrise/Sunset for May 18, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 5:43 am
    • Sunset: 8:05 pm
    • Length of Day: 14:22
Solar Energy Statistics for 62280

Best Months for Solar in 62280

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.02 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.93 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (5.62 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.56 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 62280

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 62280 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 62280

The Power of Solar in 62280

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 62280. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 62280. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 62280

Solar Radiation Data in 62280

62280 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5790.84 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 62280 is August with an average of 554.65 kWhac, followed by May at 538.36 kWhac and July at 538.17 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 62280 are December with an average of 342.93 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 408.68 kWhac and February at 420.98 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 62280 [5]

Sat May 18
77°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 59°F
Max: 84°F
Light breeze: 5 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 3%
Sun May 19
80°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 63°F
Max: 83°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 0%
Mon May 20
79°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 64°F
Max: 82°F
Moderate breeze: 12 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 98%
Tue May 21
80°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 64°F
Max: 84°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 30%
Wed May 22
80°F
Light Rain
Min: 58°F
Max: 80°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 79%
Cloud cover: 59%
Thu May 23
70°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 52°F
Max: 72°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about 62280

About 62280

The ZIP code 62280 is associated with the city of Rockwood in Randolph County in Illinois.

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62280 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 62280, or for more solar-related resources for IL, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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