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Solar Energy in Minonk, IL

Solar Energy in Minonk

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Minonk with an average of 6.13 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Minonk

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Minonk

The total length of the day in Minonk, IL today (April 25, 2024) will be 13 hours and 49 minutes. [More]

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Minonk, IL Solar Energy

Solar Power in Minonk, IL

Solar Energy Data in Minonk, IL

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Minonk, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Minonk

Based on historical Minonk, 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 Minonk. [1]

Minonk has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.99 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 1% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.95 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Minonk that are always titled at the latitude of Minonk (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.6 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.99 kWh/m2/day and approximately 16% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.95 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 Minonk

Solar Radiation Data in Minonk, IL

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Minonk, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Minonk

Minonk, IL has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.88 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Minonk is July with an average of 6.13 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.94 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.85 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Minonk (Illinois) are December with an average of 3.1 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.37 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.78 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Minonk

The average monthly solar radiation level in Minonk, IL, of 4.88 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: Minonk vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Minonk

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 25, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 5:59 am
    • Sunset: 7:48 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:49
Solar Energy Statistics for Minonk

Best Months for Solar in Minonk

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.13 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.87 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.39 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.32 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Minonk

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Solar Power Output in Minonk

The Power of Solar in Minonk, IL

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Minonk, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Minonk

Minonk (IL) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5582.88 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Minonk is July with an average of 566.92 kWhac, followed by August at 550.4 kWhac and May at 548.97 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Minonk (Illinois) are December with an average of 322.68 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 354 kWhac and November at 372.01 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Minonk

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Weather Forecast for Minonk, IL [5]

Thu Apr 25
54°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 35°F
Max: 59°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 63%
Fri Apr 26
52°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 60°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 70%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Apr 27
71°F
Light Rain
Min: 62°F
Max: 74°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 76%
Cloud cover: 74%
Sun Apr 28
76°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 65°F
Max: 76°F
Fresh Breeze: 24 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 29
62°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 58°F
Max: 69°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 82%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 30
74°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 52°F
Max: 77°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 8%

More about Minonk

About Minonk

The city of Minonk, IL in Woodford County has an approximate population of 2,078. [6]

Minonk Solar Power

Minonk, IL Solar Energy

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

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