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Solar Power in 47017 (Cross Plains, IN)

Solar Energy in 47017

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Solar Panels in 47017

Solar panels in 47017 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 47017

The total length of the day in 47017 (Cross Plains, IN) today (December 17, 2025) will be 9 hours and 29 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 47017 (Cross Plains, IN)

Solar Energy Data for 47017

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Solar Energy Analysis for 47017

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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 47017

Solar Radiation Data in 47017

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 47017

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Solar Power Comparison: 47017 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 47017

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Solar Power: 47017 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 47017 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 47017

Sunrise / Sunset in 47017

Sunrise/Sunset for December 17, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 7:52 am
- Sunset: 5:21 pm
- Length of Day: 9:29

Best Months for Solar in 47017

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Solar Panel Installs in 47017

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Solar Power Output in 47017

The Power of Solar in 47017

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 47017. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 47017. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 47017

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Weather Forecast for 47017 ^[5]

Wed Dec 17

50°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 40°F
Max: 52°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 52%

Thu Dec 18

51°F

Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 39°F
Max: 55°F

Fresh Breeze: 23 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 81%
Cloud cover: 99%

Fri Dec 19

27°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 21°F
Max: 38°F

Fresh Breeze: 20 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sat Dec 20

40°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 26°F
Max: 46°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sun Dec 21

39°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 26°F
Max: 39°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 34%

Mon Dec 22

28°F

Light Snow
Min: 28°F
Max: 30°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 92%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 47017

About 47017

The ZIP code 47017 is associated with the city of Cross Plains in Ripley County in Indiana.

47017 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 47017, or for more solar-related resources for IN, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.