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Solar Energy in Chicago Ridge, IL

Solar Energy in Chicago Ridge

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Chicago Ridge with an average of 6.03 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Chicago Ridge

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Chicago Ridge

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

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Chicago Ridge, IL Solar Energy

Solar Power in Chicago Ridge, IL

Solar Energy Data in Chicago Ridge, IL

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Chicago Ridge, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Chicago Ridge

Based on historical Chicago Ridge, 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 Chicago Ridge. [1]

Chicago Ridge has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.89 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 5% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.72 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Chicago Ridge that are always titled at the latitude of Chicago Ridge (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.5 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.89 kWh/m2/day and approximately 21% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.72 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 Chicago Ridge

Solar Radiation Data in Chicago Ridge, IL

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Chicago Ridge.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Chicago Ridge, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Chicago Ridge

Chicago Ridge, IL has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.79 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Chicago Ridge is July with an average of 6.03 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 6.03 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.9 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Chicago Ridge (Illinois) are December with an average of 2.82 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.15 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.58 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Chicago Ridge vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Chicago Ridge

The average monthly solar radiation level in Chicago Ridge, IL, of 4.79 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 22% 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: Chicago Ridge vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Chicago Ridge 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 Chicago Ridge

Sunrise / Sunset in Chicago Ridge

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:37 am
    • Sunset: 7:13 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:36
Solar Energy Statistics for Chicago Ridge

Best Months for Solar in Chicago Ridge

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.03 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.76 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.03 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.17 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Chicago Ridge

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Solar Power Output in Chicago Ridge

The Power of Solar in Chicago Ridge, IL

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Chicago Ridge, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Chicago Ridge

Chicago Ridge (IL) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5523.2 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Chicago Ridge is July with an average of 560.67 kWhac, followed by June at 550.21 kWhac and August at 548.34 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Chicago Ridge (Illinois) are December with an average of 298.86 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 333.7 kWhac and November at 354.1 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Chicago Ridge

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Weather Forecast for Chicago Ridge, IL [5]

Fri Mar 29
47°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 38°F
Max: 56°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 83%
Sat Mar 30
55°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 58°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 85%
Cloud cover: 96%
Sun Mar 31
41°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 38°F
Max: 45°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 76%
Cloud cover: 91%
Mon Apr 1
51°F
Light Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 51°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 87%
Tue Apr 2
42°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 37°F
Max: 45°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 91%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Apr 3
41°F
Light Snow
Min: 33°F
Max: 44°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Chicago Ridge

About Chicago Ridge

The village of Chicago Ridge, IL in Cook County has an approximate population of 14,305. [6]

Chicago Ridge Solar Power

Chicago Ridge, IL Solar Energy

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

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