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Solar Energy in Gillespie, IL

Solar Energy in Gillespie

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Gillespie with an average of 6.23 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Gillespie

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Gillespie

The total length of the day in Gillespie, IL today (April 19, 2024) will be 13 hours and 28 minutes. [More]

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Gillespie, IL Solar Energy

Solar Power in Gillespie, IL

Solar Energy Data in Gillespie, IL

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Gillespie, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Gillespie

Based on historical Gillespie, 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 Gillespie. [1]

Gillespie has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.18 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 3% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.29 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Gillespie that are always titled at the latitude of Gillespie (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.82 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.18 kWh/m2/day and approximately 12% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.29 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 Gillespie

Solar Radiation Data in Gillespie, IL

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Gillespie, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Gillespie

Gillespie, IL has a average annual solar radiation value of 5 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Gillespie is August with an average of 6.23 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 6.12 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.87 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Gillespie (Illinois) are December with an average of 3.29 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.66 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.03 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Gillespie

The average monthly solar radiation level in Gillespie, IL, of 5 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 27% 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: Gillespie vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Gillespie

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 19, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:14 am
    • Sunset: 7:42 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:28
Solar Energy Statistics for Gillespie

Best Months for Solar in Gillespie

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.23 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.91 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.66 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.4 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Gillespie

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Solar Power Output in Gillespie

The Power of Solar in Gillespie, IL

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Gillespie, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Gillespie

Gillespie (IL) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5676.36 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Gillespie is August with an average of 575.61 kWhac, followed by July at 563.89 kWhac and June at 531.19 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Gillespie (Illinois) are December with an average of 340.94 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 376.54 kWhac and February at 385.47 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Gillespie

Gillespie Electricity Costs

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Weather Forecast for Gillespie, IL [5]

Fri Apr 19
54°F
Light Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 58°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 35%
Sat Apr 20
51°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 40°F
Max: 53°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 51%
Sun Apr 21
54°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 38°F
Max: 58°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 4%
Mon Apr 22
61°F
Few Clouds
Min: 41°F
Max: 63°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 11%
Tue Apr 23
61°F
Light Rain
Min: 51°F
Max: 69°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 76%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Apr 24
53°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 43°F
Max: 57°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 86%

More about Gillespie

About Gillespie

The city of Gillespie, IL in Macoupin County has an approximate population of 3,319. [6]

Gillespie Solar Power

Gillespie, IL Solar Energy

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

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