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Solar Energy in Harvard, IL

Solar Energy in Harvard

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Harvard with an average of 6.04 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Harvard

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Harvard

The total length of the day in Harvard, IL today (April 25, 2024) will be 13 hours and 54 minutes. [More]

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Harvard, IL Solar Energy

Solar Power in Harvard, IL

Solar Energy Data in Harvard, IL

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Harvard, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Harvard

Based on historical Harvard, 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 Harvard. [1]

Harvard has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.83 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 3% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.73 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Harvard that are always titled at the latitude of Harvard (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.41 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.83 kWh/m2/day and approximately 18% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.73 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 Harvard

Solar Radiation Data in Harvard, IL

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Harvard, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Harvard

Harvard, IL has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.71 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Harvard is July with an average of 6.04 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.91 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.82 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Harvard (Illinois) are December with an average of 2.78 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.2 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.31 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Harvard

The average monthly solar radiation level in Harvard, IL, of 4.71 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 20% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 29% 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: Harvard vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Harvard

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 25, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 5:55 am
    • Sunset: 7:49 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:54
Solar Energy Statistics for Harvard

Best Months for Solar in Harvard

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.04 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.72 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.13 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.13 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Harvard

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Solar Power Output in Harvard

The Power of Solar in Harvard, IL

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Harvard, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Harvard

Harvard (IL) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5434.67 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Harvard is July with an average of 560.61 kWhac, followed by August at 550.9 kWhac and June at 531.82 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Harvard (Illinois) are December with an average of 296.19 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 322.88 kWhac and January at 337.05 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Harvard

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Weather Forecast for Harvard, IL [5]

Thu Apr 25
52°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 32°F
Max: 57°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 60%
Fri Apr 26
57°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 39°F
Max: 59°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 91%
Sat Apr 27
70°F
Light Rain
Min: 57°F
Max: 73°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 79%
Cloud cover: 97%
Sun Apr 28
70°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 61°F
Max: 70°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 85%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 29
60°F
Light Rain
Min: 53°F
Max: 65°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 83%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 30
72°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 50°F
Max: 75°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 7%

More about Harvard

About Harvard

The city of Harvard, IL in McHenry County has an approximate population of 9,447. [6]

Harvard Solar Power

Harvard, IL Solar Energy

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

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