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Solar Energy in Marengo, IL

Solar Energy in Marengo

The month of June has the highest historical solar radition values in Marengo with an average of 6.05 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Marengo

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Marengo

The total length of the day in Marengo, IL today (April 19, 2024) will be 13 hours and 38 minutes. [More]

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Marengo, IL Solar Energy

Solar Power in Marengo, IL

Solar Energy Data in Marengo, IL

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Marengo, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Marengo

Based on historical Marengo, 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 Marengo. [1]

Marengo has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.85 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 3% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.74 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Marengo that are always titled at the latitude of Marengo (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.44 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.85 kWh/m2/day and approximately 19% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.74 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 Marengo

Solar Radiation Data in Marengo, IL

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Marengo, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Marengo

Marengo, IL has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.74 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Marengo is June with an average of 6.05 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 5.97 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.94 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Marengo (Illinois) are December with an average of 2.84 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.1 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.52 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Marengo

The average monthly solar radiation level in Marengo, IL, of 4.74 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 21% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 28% 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: Marengo vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Marengo

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 19, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:04 am
    • Sunset: 7:42 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:38
Solar Energy Statistics for Marengo

Best Months for Solar in Marengo

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation June (6.05 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.7 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.06 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.12 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Marengo

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Solar Power Output in Marengo

The Power of Solar in Marengo, IL

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Marengo, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Marengo

Marengo (IL) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5456.39 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Marengo is August with an average of 553.17 kWhac, followed by June at 553.14 kWhac and July at 549.01 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Marengo (Illinois) are December with an average of 297.77 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 326.93 kWhac and November at 347.58 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Marengo

Marengo Electricity Costs

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Marengo Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Marengo, IL [5]

Fri Apr 19
49°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 35°F
Max: 52°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 1%
Sat Apr 20
43°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 31°F
Max: 47°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 42%
Sun Apr 21
51°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 31°F
Max: 55°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 0%
Mon Apr 22
56°F
Light Rain
Min: 38°F
Max: 59°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 65%
Tue Apr 23
60°F
Light Rain
Min: 37°F
Max: 60°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 34%
Wed Apr 24
41°F
Few Clouds
Min: 27°F
Max: 44°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 31%
Cloud cover: 13%

More about Marengo

About Marengo

The city of Marengo, IL in McHenry County has an approximate population of 7,648. [6]

Marengo Solar Power

Marengo, IL Solar Energy

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

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