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Solar Energy in Matherville, IL

Solar Energy in Matherville

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

Solar Panels in Matherville

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Matherville

The total length of the day in Matherville, IL today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 33 minutes. [More]

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Matherville, IL Solar Energy

Solar Power in Matherville, IL

Solar Energy Data in Matherville, IL

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Matherville, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Matherville

Based on historical Matherville, 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 Matherville. [1]

Matherville has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.98 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 1% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.01 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Matherville that are always titled at the latitude of Matherville (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.61 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.98 kWh/m2/day and approximately 15% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.01 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 Matherville

Solar Radiation Data in Matherville, IL

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Matherville, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Matherville

Matherville, IL has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.83 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Matherville is July with an average of 6.09 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 5.92 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.88 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Matherville (Illinois) are December with an average of 2.91 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.48 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.56 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Matherville

The average monthly solar radiation level in Matherville, IL, of 4.83 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 23% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 27% 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: Matherville vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Matherville

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:50 am
    • Sunset: 7:23 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:33
Solar Energy Statistics for Matherville

Best Months for Solar in Matherville

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.09 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.83 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.48 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.28 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Matherville

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Solar Power Output in Matherville

The Power of Solar in Matherville, IL

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Matherville, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Matherville

Matherville (IL) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5527.94 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Matherville is July with an average of 567.37 kWhac, followed by August at 545.81 kWhac and September at 539.55 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Matherville (Illinois) are December with an average of 307.65 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 348.53 kWhac and January at 364.19 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Matherville

Matherville Electricity Costs

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Matherville Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Matherville, IL [5]

Thu Mar 28
51°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 31°F
Max: 56°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 32%
Fri Mar 29
62°F
Light Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 64°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Mar 30
54°F
Light Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 59°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 68%
Cloud cover: 85%
Sun Mar 31
47°F
Light Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 47°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 73%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
53°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 53°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 81%
Cloud cover: 99%
Tue Apr 2
43°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 37°F
Max: 50°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 90%
Cloud cover: 99%

More about Matherville

About Matherville

The village of Matherville, IL in Mercer County has an approximate population of 723. [6]

Matherville Solar Power

Matherville, IL Solar Energy

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

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