Solar Energy LocalSolar Energy Local
Solar Energy & Solar Power Resources

Solar Energy in Granite City, IL

Solar Energy in Granite City

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

Solar Panels in Granite City

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Granite City

The total length of the day in Granite City, IL today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 30 minutes. [More]

Compare Solar Quotes
Compare Solar Quotes
Granite City, IL Solar Energy

Solar Power in Granite City, IL

Solar Energy Data in Granite City, IL

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Granite City, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Granite City

Based on historical Granite City, 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 Granite City. [1]

Granite City has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.18 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.25 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Granite City that are always titled at the latitude of Granite City (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.83 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.18 kWh/m2/day and approximately 14% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.25 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 Granite City

Solar Radiation Data in Granite City, IL

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Granite City.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Granite City, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Granite City

Granite City, IL has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.02 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Granite City is July with an average of 6.02 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.93 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.87 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Granite City (Illinois) are December with an average of 3.44 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.84 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.21 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Compare Solar Quotes
Compare Solar Quotes

Solar Power Comparison: Granite City vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Granite City

The average monthly solar radiation level in Granite City, IL, of 5.02 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: Granite City vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Granite City 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 Granite City

Sunrise / Sunset in Granite City

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:50 am
    • Sunset: 7:20 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:30
Solar Energy Statistics for Granite City

Best Months for Solar in Granite City

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.02 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.79 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.38 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.4 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Granite City

We do not currently have data on solar panel installations in the city of Granite City, IL at this current time.

Solar Power Output in Granite City

The Power of Solar in Granite City, IL

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Granite City, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Granite City

Granite City (IL) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5646.35 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Granite City is July with an average of 550.16 kWhac, followed by August at 540.47 kWhac and September at 517.63 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Granite City (Illinois) are December with an average of 351.47 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 395.8 kWhac and November at 402.56 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Granite City

Granite City Electricity Costs

Sorry, Granite City residential electricity prices are currently unavailable.

Please check back later.

Solar Power Poll: Granite City

Vote now: Given all of the data and analysis provided for Granite City, is solar power a good choice for residents of this city?

Yes, solar power is a great option  
No, solar power isn't a good option

Granite City Natural Gas Costs

Sorry, Illinois residential natural gas prices are currently unavailable.

Please check back later.

Weather Forecast for Granite City, IL [5]

Thu Mar 28
59°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 37°F
Max: 66°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 31%
Cloud cover: 0%
Fri Mar 29
68°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 47°F
Max: 71°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 74%
Sat Mar 30
63°F
Light Rain
Min: 56°F
Max: 65°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 73%
Cloud cover: 81%
Sun Mar 31
74°F
Light Rain
Min: 58°F
Max: 74°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 81%
Mon Apr 1
71°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 63°F
Max: 71°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 80%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
50°F
Light Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 69°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 94%

More about Granite City

About Granite City

The city of Granite City, IL in Madison County has an approximate population of 29,849. [6]

Granite City Solar Power

Granite City, IL Solar Energy

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

Did you know?

It takes light about 8 minutes, 19 seconds to travel the 93,000,000 miles from the sun's surface to us on Earth.

Other Cities in Illinois

ZIP Codes in IL


Go

References

[ X ]

Is solar right for your home?

Take the first step toward powering your home with solar energy.

Start now with an online solar savings estimate.