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Solar Energy in Buffalo Grove, IL

Solar Energy in Buffalo Grove

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Buffalo Grove with an average of 6.16 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Buffalo Grove

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Buffalo Grove

The total length of the day in Buffalo Grove, IL today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 34 minutes. [More]

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Buffalo Grove, IL Solar Energy

Solar Power in Buffalo Grove, IL

Solar Energy Data in Buffalo Grove, IL

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Buffalo Grove, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Buffalo Grove

Based on historical Buffalo Grove, 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 Buffalo Grove. [1]

Buffalo Grove has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.89 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.81 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Buffalo Grove that are always titled at the latitude of Buffalo Grove (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.53 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.89 kWh/m2/day and approximately 19% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.81 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 Buffalo Grove

Solar Radiation Data in Buffalo Grove, IL

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Buffalo Grove.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Buffalo Grove, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Buffalo Grove

Buffalo Grove, IL has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.77 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Buffalo Grove is July with an average of 6.16 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.96 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.95 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Buffalo Grove (Illinois) are December with an average of 2.83 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.18 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.52 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Buffalo Grove vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Buffalo Grove

The average monthly solar radiation level in Buffalo Grove, IL, of 4.77 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 21% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 28% 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: Buffalo Grove vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Buffalo Grove 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 Buffalo Grove

Sunrise / Sunset in Buffalo Grove

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:39 am
    • Sunset: 7:13 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:34
Solar Energy Statistics for Buffalo Grove

Best Months for Solar in Buffalo Grove

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.16 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.8 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.22 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.22 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Buffalo Grove

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Solar Power Output in Buffalo Grove

The Power of Solar in Buffalo Grove, IL

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Buffalo Grove, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Buffalo Grove

Buffalo Grove (IL) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5515.92 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Buffalo Grove is July with an average of 569.97 kWhac, followed by August at 549.63 kWhac and June at 546.87 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Buffalo Grove (Illinois) are December with an average of 301.42 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 341.51 kWhac and November at 349.7 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Buffalo Grove

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Weather Forecast for Buffalo Grove, IL [5]

Thu Mar 28
44°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 31°F
Max: 48°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 61%
Fri Mar 29
46°F
Light Rain
Min: 32°F
Max: 52°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 35%
Cloud cover: 91%
Sat Mar 30
57°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 57°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 74%
Cloud cover: 93%
Sun Mar 31
40°F
Light Rain
Min: 39°F
Max: 43°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 81%
Cloud cover: 89%
Mon Apr 1
46°F
Light Rain
Min: 41°F
Max: 46°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 70%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
37°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 35°F
Max: 43°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 92%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Buffalo Grove

About Buffalo Grove

The village of Buffalo Grove, IL in Cook County has an approximate population of 41,496. [6]

Buffalo Grove Solar Power

Buffalo Grove, IL Solar Energy

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

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