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Solar Energy in Omaha, IL

Solar Energy in Omaha

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Omaha with an average of 6.23 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Omaha

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Omaha

The total length of the day in Omaha, IL today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 32 minutes. [More]

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Omaha, IL Solar Energy

Solar Power in Omaha, IL

Solar Energy Data in Omaha, IL

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Omaha, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Omaha

Based on historical Omaha, 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 Omaha. [1]

Omaha has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.23 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 1% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.2 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Omaha that are always titled at the latitude of Omaha (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.82 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.23 kWh/m2/day and approximately 15% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.2 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 Omaha

Solar Radiation Data in Omaha, IL

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Omaha, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Omaha

Omaha, IL has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.12 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Omaha is August with an average of 6.23 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 5.98 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.92 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Omaha (Illinois) are December with an average of 3.43 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.76 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.4 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Omaha

The average monthly solar radiation level in Omaha, IL, of 5.12 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 30% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 23% 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: Omaha vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Omaha

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:41 am
    • Sunset: 7:13 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:32
Solar Energy Statistics for Omaha

Best Months for Solar in Omaha

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.23 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.97 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (5.5 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.54 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Omaha

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Solar Power Output in Omaha

The Power of Solar in Omaha, IL

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Omaha, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Omaha

Omaha (IL) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5802.73 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Omaha is August with an average of 574.51 kWhac, followed by September at 539.91 kWhac and July at 539.15 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Omaha (Illinois) are December with an average of 352.87 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 384.84 kWhac and February at 405.95 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Omaha

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Omaha Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Omaha, IL [5]

Fri Mar 29
64°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 38°F
Max: 67°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 46%
Sat Mar 30
68°F
Light Rain
Min: 56°F
Max: 69°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 27%
Sun Mar 31
74°F
Few Clouds
Min: 60°F
Max: 76°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 16%
Mon Apr 1
70°F
Light Rain
Min: 63°F
Max: 72°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 83%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
72°F
Light Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 72°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 0%
Wed Apr 3
50°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 40°F
Max: 52°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 6%

More about Omaha

About Omaha

The village of Omaha, IL in Gallatin County has an approximate population of 266. [6]

Omaha Solar Power

Omaha, IL Solar Energy

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

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