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Solar Power in 62278 (Red Bud, IL)

Solar Energy in 62278

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in 62278 with an average of 6.11 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 62278

Solar panels in 62278 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 62278

The total length of the day in 62278 (Red Bud, IL) today (May 08, 2024) will be 14 hours and 6 minutes. [More]

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Solar Energy in 62278 (Red Bud, IL)

Solar Energy Data for 62278

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 62278.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 62278

Solar Radiation Data in 62278

Based on historical 62278 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 62278. [1]

The region associated with 62278 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.25 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 3% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.37 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 62278 that are always titled at the latitude of Red Bud (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.88 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.25 kWh/m2/day and approximately 12% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.37 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 62278

Solar Radiation Data in 62278

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 62278.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 62278

Solar Radiation Data in 62278

The region associated with 62278 has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.07 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 62278 is August with an average of 6.11 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 6.03 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.91 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 62278 are December with an average of 3.29 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.94 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.21 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 62278 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 62278

The average monthly solar radiation level in 62278, of 5.07 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 29% 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: 62278 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 62278 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 62278

Sunrise / Sunset in 62278

  • Sunrise/Sunset for May 08, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 5:53 am
    • Sunset: 7:59 pm
    • Length of Day: 14:6
Solar Energy Statistics for 62278

Best Months for Solar in 62278

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.11 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.95 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (5.56 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.53 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 62278

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 62278 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 62278

The Power of Solar in 62278

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 62278. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 62278. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 62278

Solar Radiation Data in 62278

62278 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5667.84 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 62278 is August with an average of 549.84 kWhac, followed by June at 535.38 kWhac and July at 523.51 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 62278 are December with an average of 334.03 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 393.79 kWhac and November at 394.81 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 62278 [5]

Wed May 8
81°F
Light Rain
Min: 60°F
Max: 83°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 73%
Cloud cover: 51%
Thu May 9
69°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 51°F
Max: 71°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 0%
Fri May 10
61°F
Light Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 67°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 71%
Cloud cover: 97%
Sat May 11
72°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 52°F
Max: 73°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 2%
Sun May 12
77°F
Light Rain
Min: 56°F
Max: 77°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 32%
Mon May 13
74°F
Light Rain
Min: 58°F
Max: 74°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 62278

About 62278

The ZIP code 62278 is associated with the city of Red Bud in Randolph County in Illinois.

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62278 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 62278, or for more solar-related resources for IL, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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