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Solar Energy in Bellflower, IL

Solar Energy in Bellflower

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Bellflower with an average of 6.22 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Bellflower

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Bellflower

The total length of the day in Bellflower, IL today (April 26, 2024) will be 13 hours and 49 minutes. [More]

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Bellflower, IL Solar Energy

Solar Power in Bellflower, IL

Solar Energy Data in Bellflower, IL

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Bellflower, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Bellflower

Based on historical Bellflower, 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 Bellflower. [1]

Bellflower has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.04 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 1% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.01 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Bellflower that are always titled at the latitude of Bellflower (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.66 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.04 kWh/m2/day and approximately 16% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.01 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 Bellflower

Solar Radiation Data in Bellflower, IL

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Bellflower, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Bellflower

Bellflower, IL has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.99 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Bellflower is July with an average of 6.22 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.04 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.96 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Bellflower (Illinois) are December with an average of 2.97 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.44 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.93 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Bellflower

The average monthly solar radiation level in Bellflower, IL, of 4.99 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 27% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 25% 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: Bellflower vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Bellflower

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 26, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 5:57 am
    • Sunset: 7:46 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:49
Solar Energy Statistics for Bellflower

Best Months for Solar in Bellflower

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.22 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.89 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.34 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.33 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Bellflower

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Solar Power Output in Bellflower

The Power of Solar in Bellflower, IL

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Bellflower, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Bellflower

Bellflower (IL) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5711.71 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Bellflower is July with an average of 568.31 kWhac, followed by August at 554.07 kWhac and May at 550.79 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Bellflower (Illinois) are December with an average of 317.31 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 358.22 kWhac and November at 386.06 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Bellflower

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Weather Forecast for Bellflower, IL [5]

Fri Apr 26
49°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 66°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 87%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Apr 27
72°F
Light Rain
Min: 62°F
Max: 76°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 74%
Cloud cover: 95%
Sun Apr 28
74°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 64°F
Max: 77°F
Strong breeze: 25 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 29
65°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 58°F
Max: 66°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 84%
Cloud cover: 97%
Tue Apr 30
74°F
Light Rain
Min: 53°F
Max: 78°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 13%
Wed May 1
77°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 63°F
Max: 78°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 65%

More about Bellflower

About Bellflower

The village of Bellflower, IL in McLean County has an approximate population of 357. [6]

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Bellflower, IL Solar Energy

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