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Solar Energy in Ashton, IL

Solar Energy in Ashton

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Ashton with an average of 6.24 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Ashton

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Ashton

The total length of the day in Ashton, IL today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 36 minutes. [More]

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Ashton, IL Solar Energy

Solar Power in Ashton, IL

Solar Energy Data in Ashton, IL

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Ashton, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Ashton

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

Ashton has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.88 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.82 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Ashton that are always titled at the latitude of Ashton (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.48 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.88 kWh/m2/day and approximately 17% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.82 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 Ashton

Solar Radiation Data in Ashton, IL

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Ashton, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Ashton

Ashton, IL has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.82 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Ashton is July with an average of 6.24 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 6 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.97 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Ashton (Illinois) are December with an average of 2.64 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.21 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.65 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Ashton

The average monthly solar radiation level in Ashton, IL, of 4.82 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 23% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 27% 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: Ashton vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Ashton

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:43 am
    • Sunset: 7:19 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:36
Solar Energy Statistics for Ashton

Best Months for Solar in Ashton

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.24 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.77 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.3 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.2 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Ashton

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Solar Power Output in Ashton

The Power of Solar in Ashton, IL

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Ashton, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Ashton

Ashton (IL) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5560.61 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Ashton is July with an average of 582.65 kWhac, followed by August at 559.09 kWhac and May at 554.68 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Ashton (Illinois) are December with an average of 279.63 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 335.71 kWhac and November at 364.02 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Ashton

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Ashton Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Ashton, IL [5]

Fri Mar 29
48°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 33°F
Max: 58°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 59%
Sat Mar 30
53°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 54°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 76%
Cloud cover: 99%
Sun Mar 31
42°F
Light Rain
Min: 38°F
Max: 45°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 78%
Cloud cover: 98%
Mon Apr 1
51°F
Light Rain
Min: 41°F
Max: 51°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 70%
Cloud cover: 94%
Tue Apr 2
36°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 35°F
Max: 46°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 95%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Apr 3
40°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 29°F
Max: 43°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 52%

More about Ashton

About Ashton

The village of Ashton, IL in Lee County has an approximate population of 972. [6]

Ashton Solar Power

Ashton, IL Solar Energy

To learn more about solar energy and solar power Ashton, IL, or for more solar-related resources for Ashton, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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