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Solar Energy in Mendon, IL

Solar Energy in Mendon

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

Solar Panels in Mendon

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Mendon

The total length of the day in Mendon, IL today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 34 minutes. [More]

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Mendon, IL Solar Energy

Solar Power in Mendon, IL

Solar Energy Data in Mendon, IL

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Mendon, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Mendon

Based on historical Mendon, 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 Mendon. [1]

Mendon has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.13 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 3% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.25 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Mendon that are always titled at the latitude of Mendon (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.79 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.13 kWh/m2/day and approximately 13% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.25 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 Mendon

Solar Radiation Data in Mendon, IL

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Mendon, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Mendon

Mendon, IL has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.99 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Mendon is July with an average of 6.27 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.88 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.84 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Mendon (Illinois) are December with an average of 3.12 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.64 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.03 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Mendon

The average monthly solar radiation level in Mendon, IL, of 4.99 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 25% 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: Mendon vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Mendon

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:52 am
    • Sunset: 7:26 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:34
Solar Energy Statistics for Mendon

Best Months for Solar in Mendon

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.27 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.99 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.78 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.45 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Mendon

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Solar Power Output in Mendon

The Power of Solar in Mendon, IL

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Mendon, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Mendon

Mendon (IL) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5706.11 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Mendon is July with an average of 571.15 kWhac, followed by May at 544.15 kWhac and September at 534.93 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Mendon (Illinois) are December with an average of 326.31 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 377.56 kWhac and November at 395.07 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Mendon

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Weather Forecast for Mendon, IL [5]

Fri Mar 29
66°F
Light Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 68°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 97%
Sat Mar 30
64°F
Light Rain
Min: 54°F
Max: 65°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 43%
Sun Mar 31
64°F
Light Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 64°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 85%
Cloud cover: 99%
Mon Apr 1
55°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 49°F
Max: 63°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 98%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
42°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 41°F
Max: 60°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 87%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Apr 3
48°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 34°F
Max: 51°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 42%

More about Mendon

About Mendon

The village of Mendon, IL in Adams County has an approximate population of 953. [6]

Mendon Solar Power

Mendon, IL Solar Energy

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

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