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Solar Energy in Bradley, IL

Solar Energy in Bradley

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Bradley with an average of 5.97 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Bradley

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Bradley

The total length of the day in Bradley, IL today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 33 minutes. [More]

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Bradley, IL Solar Energy

Solar Power in Bradley, IL

Solar Energy Data in Bradley, IL

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Bradley, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Bradley

Based on historical Bradley, 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 Bradley. [1]

Bradley has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.92 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 4% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.77 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Bradley that are always titled at the latitude of Bradley (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.52 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.92 kWh/m2/day and approximately 20% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.77 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 Bradley

Solar Radiation Data in Bradley, IL

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Bradley, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Bradley

Bradley, 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 Bradley is August with an average of 5.97 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 5.95 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.8 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Bradley (Illinois) are December with an average of 2.93 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.38 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.8 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Bradley

The average monthly solar radiation level in Bradley, 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: Bradley vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Bradley

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:39 am
    • Sunset: 7:12 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:33
Solar Energy Statistics for Bradley

Best Months for Solar in Bradley

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (5.97 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.84 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.17 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.26 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Bradley

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Solar Power Output in Bradley

The Power of Solar in Bradley, IL

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Bradley, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Bradley

Bradley (IL) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5539.64 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Bradley is August with an average of 558.03 kWhac, followed by July at 550.93 kWhac and May at 539.47 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Bradley (Illinois) are December with an average of 308.4 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 351.49 kWhac and November at 372.83 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Bradley

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Weather Forecast for Bradley, IL [5]

Thu Mar 28
50°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 31°F
Max: 54°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 69%
Fri Mar 29
55°F
Light Rain
Min: 40°F
Max: 65°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 99%
Sat Mar 30
59°F
Light Rain
Min: 50°F
Max: 63°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 82%
Cloud cover: 97%
Sun Mar 31
46°F
Light Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 48°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 86%
Cloud cover: 97%
Mon Apr 1
51°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 47°F
Max: 54°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 86%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
51°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 37°F
Max: 57°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 85%
Cloud cover: 86%

More about Bradley

About Bradley

The village of Bradley, IL in Kankakee County has an approximate population of 15,895. [6]

Bradley Solar Power

Bradley, IL Solar Energy

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

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