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Solar Energy in Lexington, IL

Solar Energy in Lexington

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Lexington with an average of 6.27 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Lexington

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Lexington

The total length of the day in Lexington, IL today (December 05, 2024) will be 9 hours and 27 minutes. [More]

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Lexington, IL Solar Energy

Solar Power in Lexington, IL

Solar Energy Data in Lexington, IL

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Lexington, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Lexington

Based on historical Lexington, 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 Lexington. [1]

Lexington has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.02 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 1% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.99 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Lexington that are always titled at the latitude of Lexington (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.64 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.02 kWh/m2/day and approximately 16% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.99 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 Lexington

Solar Radiation Data in Lexington, IL

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Lexington, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Lexington

Lexington, IL has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.89 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Lexington is July with an average of 6.27 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.93 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.91 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Lexington (Illinois) are December with an average of 2.93 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.06 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.73 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Lexington

The average monthly solar radiation level in Lexington, IL, of 4.89 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 24% 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: Lexington vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Lexington

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 05, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:02 am
    • Sunset: 4:29 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:27
Solar Energy Statistics for Lexington

Best Months for Solar in Lexington

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.27 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.92 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.44 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.36 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Lexington

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Solar Power Output in Lexington

The Power of Solar in Lexington, IL

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Lexington, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Lexington

Lexington (IL) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5596.73 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Lexington is July with an average of 584.48 kWhac, followed by August at 544.8 kWhac and May at 536.23 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Lexington (Illinois) are December with an average of 306.54 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 314.37 kWhac and November at 366.32 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Lexington

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Weather Forecast for Lexington, IL [5]

Thu Dec 5
19°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 11°F
Max: 23°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 3%
Fri Dec 6
26°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 14°F
Max: 32°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 34%
Cloud cover: 6%
Sat Dec 7
40°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 27°F
Max: 45°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 68%
Sun Dec 8
49°F
Light Rain
Min: 41°F
Max: 50°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 83%
Cloud cover: 20%
Mon Dec 9
54°F
Light Rain
Min: 47°F
Max: 54°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 93%
Tue Dec 10
36°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 29°F
Max: 43°F
Moderate breeze: 12 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 99%

More about Lexington

About Lexington

The city of Lexington, IL in McLean County has an approximate population of 2,060. [6]

Lexington Solar Power

Lexington, IL Solar Energy

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

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