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Solar Energy in Centralia, IL

Solar Energy in Centralia

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Centralia with an average of 6.02 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Centralia

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Centralia

The total length of the day in Centralia, IL today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 33 minutes. [More]

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Centralia, IL Solar Energy

Solar Power in Centralia, IL

Solar Energy Data in Centralia, IL

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Centralia, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Centralia

Based on historical Centralia, 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 Centralia. [1]

Centralia has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.18 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 1% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.22 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Centralia that are always titled at the latitude of Centralia (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.79 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.18 kWh/m2/day and approximately 14% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.22 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 Centralia

Solar Radiation Data in Centralia, IL

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Centralia, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Centralia

Centralia, IL has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.04 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Centralia is August with an average of 6.02 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 5.98 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 Centralia (Illinois) are December with an average of 2.99 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.74 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.28 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Centralia

The average monthly solar radiation level in Centralia, IL, of 5.04 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 28% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 24% 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: Centralia vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Centralia

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:44 am
    • Sunset: 7:17 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:33
Solar Energy Statistics for Centralia

Best Months for Solar in Centralia

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.02 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.94 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.5 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.43 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Centralia

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Solar Power Output in Centralia

The Power of Solar in Centralia, IL

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Centralia, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Centralia

Centralia (IL) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5708.3 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Centralia is August with an average of 553.82 kWhac, followed by July at 546.79 kWhac and September at 535.68 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Centralia (Illinois) are December with an average of 308.53 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 386.01 kWhac and February at 406.34 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Centralia

Centralia Electricity Costs

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Centralia Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Centralia, IL [5]

Fri Mar 29
65°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 44°F
Max: 67°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 60%
Sat Mar 30
63°F
Light Rain
Min: 55°F
Max: 64°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 78%
Cloud cover: 80%
Sun Mar 31
71°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 59°F
Max: 71°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 47%
Mon Apr 1
68°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 62°F
Max: 69°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 87%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
49°F
Light Rain
Min: 41°F
Max: 68°F
Strong breeze: 26 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 73%
Cloud cover: 63%
Wed Apr 3
50°F
Few Clouds
Min: 36°F
Max: 53°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 15%

More about Centralia

About Centralia

The city of Centralia, IL in Marion County has an approximate population of 13,032. [6]

Centralia Solar Power

Centralia, IL Solar Energy

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

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