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Solar Power in 62706 (Springfield, IL)

Solar Energy in 62706

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Solar Panels in 62706

Solar panels in 62706 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 62706

The total length of the day in 62706 (Springfield, IL) today (January 04, 2026) will be 9 hours and 30 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 62706 (Springfield, IL)

Solar Energy Data for 62706

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Solar Energy Analysis for 62706

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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 62706

Solar Radiation Data in 62706

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 62706

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Solar Power Comparison: 62706 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 62706

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Solar Power: 62706 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 62706 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 62706

Sunrise / Sunset in 62706

Sunrise/Sunset for January 04, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 7:18 am
- Sunset: 4:48 pm
- Length of Day: 9:30

Best Months for Solar in 62706

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Solar Panel Installs in 62706

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Solar Power Output in 62706

The Power of Solar in 62706

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 62706. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 62706. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 62706

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Weather Forecast for 62706 ^[5]

Sun Jan 4

37°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 26°F
Max: 39°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 26%

Mon Jan 5

50°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 34°F
Max: 53°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 49%

Tue Jan 6

59°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 44°F
Max: 61°F

Moderate breeze: 18 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 2%

Wed Jan 7

54°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 39°F
Max: 58°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 0%

Thu Jan 8

53°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 43°F
Max: 53°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 83%

Fri Jan 9

41°F

Light Rain
Min: 39°F
Max: 42°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 72%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 62706

About 62706

The ZIP code 62706 is associated with the city of Springfield in Sangamon County in Illinois.

62706 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 62706, or for more solar-related resources for IL, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.