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Solar Energy in Litchfield, IL

Solar Energy in Litchfield

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Litchfield with an average of 6.09 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Litchfield

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Litchfield

The total length of the day in Litchfield, IL today (April 23, 2024) will be 13 hours and 38 minutes. [More]

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Litchfield, IL Solar Energy

Solar Power in Litchfield, IL

Solar Energy Data in Litchfield, IL

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Litchfield, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Litchfield

Based on historical Litchfield, 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 Litchfield. [1]

Litchfield has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.17 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 3% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.28 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Litchfield that are always titled at the latitude of Litchfield (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.81 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.17 kWh/m2/day and approximately 12% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.28 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 Litchfield

Solar Radiation Data in Litchfield, IL

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Litchfield, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Litchfield

Litchfield, IL has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.01 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Litchfield is July with an average of 6.09 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 6.07 kWh/m2/day and August at 6.05 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Litchfield (Illinois) are December with an average of 3.23 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.58 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.07 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Litchfield

The average monthly solar radiation level in Litchfield, IL, of 5.01 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: Litchfield vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Litchfield

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 23, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:07 am
    • Sunset: 7:45 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:38
Solar Energy Statistics for Litchfield

Best Months for Solar in Litchfield

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.09 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.91 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.63 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.41 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Litchfield

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Solar Power Output in Litchfield

The Power of Solar in Litchfield, IL

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Litchfield, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Litchfield

Litchfield (IL) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5699 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Litchfield is July with an average of 561.41 kWhac, followed by August at 555.95 kWhac and June at 548.59 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Litchfield (Illinois) are December with an average of 335.49 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 369.95 kWhac and February at 398.09 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Litchfield

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Litchfield Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Litchfield, IL [5]

Tue Apr 23
63°F
Light Rain
Min: 50°F
Max: 63°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Apr 24
57°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 43°F
Max: 60°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 52%
Thu Apr 25
57°F
Light Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 63°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 93%
Fri Apr 26
62°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 52°F
Max: 70°F
Strong breeze: 25 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Apr 27
71°F
Light Rain
Min: 63°F
Max: 75°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 83%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Apr 28
69°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 66°F
Max: 73°F
Strong breeze: 26 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 84%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Litchfield

About Litchfield

The city of Litchfield, IL in Montgomery County has an approximate population of 6,939. [6]

Litchfield Solar Power

Litchfield, IL Solar Energy

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

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