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Solar Power in Illinois
Solar Energy Levels in Illinois
The average monthly solar radiation level in Illinois's capital city, Springfield, of 4.41 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 18% greater than the average level of 3.73 kWh/m2/day in an area with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 33% less than the average level of 6.6 kWh/m2/day in an area with historically high levels (NV). [1]
→ Values listed as 0 (zero) are not available (N/A).
→ Illinois values listed here are based on the capital, Springfield.
Solar Radiation in Illinois
Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Illinois solar radiation levels compare to average levels in an area with historcially high levels (NV) and one 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).
→ Illinois values listed here are based on the capital, Springfield.
Solar Installs in Illinois
Solar Panel Installations in Illinois
A look at solar installs in Illinois. The chart below visualizes install totals for the top five counties in IL vs. the cumulative install total of rest of IL counties combined.
Breakdown of Solar Installs in Illinois
There are currently at least 0 solar panel installations throughout the state of Illinois right now. [1]
Top Five Solar Install Counties in Illinois
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Everywhere Else: 0 solar installs
Note: Install totals presented here are those voluntarily contributed from a variety of sources including solar incentive programs, utilities, installers, and the general public. [1] Data for some states is thinner than others.
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Cost of Utilities in Illinois
Illinois Electricity Costs
Residential electricity prices in Illinois averaged 13.98 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh) in October 2020, which was approximately 3% more than the overall U.S. average residential electricity rate of 13.60¢/kWh in October. [2]
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Illinois Natural Gas Costs
Residential natural gas prices in Illinois averaged $8.85 per thousand cubic feet (Mcf) in October 2020, which was about 28% less than the overall U.S. average residential natural gas rate of $12.35 per Mcf in October. [3]
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About Illinois
Illinois ranks 7th among all states in the U.S. with a population of approximately 12,830,632. [4]
Solar Energy in IL
To learn more about solar energy and solar power in Illinois, or for additional solar-related resources in IL, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Did you know?
The solar energy that strikes the Earth in one hour could provide all of the Earth's energy needs for a complete year.