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Solar Energy in Elmwood, IL

Solar Energy in Elmwood

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Elmwood with an average of 6.3 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Elmwood

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Elmwood

The total length of the day in Elmwood, IL today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 32 minutes. [More]

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Elmwood, IL Solar Energy

Solar Power in Elmwood, IL

Solar Energy Data in Elmwood, IL

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Elmwood, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Elmwood

Based on historical Elmwood, 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 Elmwood. [1]

Elmwood has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.01 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 0% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Elmwood that are always titled at the latitude of Elmwood (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.63 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.01 kWh/m2/day and approximately 16% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4 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 Elmwood

Solar Radiation Data in Elmwood, IL

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Elmwood, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Elmwood

Elmwood, IL has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.92 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Elmwood is July with an average of 6.3 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 6.01 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.96 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Elmwood (Illinois) are December with an average of 3.25 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.57 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.87 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Elmwood

The average monthly solar radiation level in Elmwood, IL, of 4.92 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 25% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 26% 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: Elmwood vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Elmwood

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:48 am
    • Sunset: 7:20 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:32
Solar Energy Statistics for Elmwood

Best Months for Solar in Elmwood

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.3 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.9 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.51 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.35 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Elmwood

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Solar Power Output in Elmwood

The Power of Solar in Elmwood, IL

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Elmwood, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Elmwood

Elmwood (IL) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5623.87 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Elmwood is July with an average of 578.97 kWhac, followed by August at 552.26 kWhac and September at 548.47 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Elmwood (Illinois) are December with an average of 337.55 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 372.6 kWhac and November at 378.65 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Elmwood

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Elmwood Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Elmwood, IL [5]

Thu Mar 28
57°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 32°F
Max: 59°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 46%
Fri Mar 29
61°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 64°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 83%
Sat Mar 30
58°F
Light Rain
Min: 51°F
Max: 60°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 92%
Sun Mar 31
48°F
Light Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 52°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 93%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
53°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 58°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 92%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
37°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 37°F
Max: 59°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 96%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Elmwood

About Elmwood

The city of Elmwood, IL in Peoria County has an approximate population of 2,097. [6]

Elmwood Solar Power

Elmwood, IL Solar Energy

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

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