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Solar Energy in Rantoul, IL

Solar Energy in Rantoul

The month of September has the highest historical solar radition values in Rantoul with an average of 6.04 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Rantoul

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Rantoul

The total length of the day in Rantoul, IL today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 32 minutes. [More]

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Rantoul, IL Solar Energy

Solar Power in Rantoul, IL

Solar Energy Data in Rantoul, IL

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Rantoul, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Rantoul

Based on historical Rantoul, 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 Rantoul. [1]

Rantoul has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.02 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.95 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Rantoul that are always titled at the latitude of Rantoul (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.62 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.02 kWh/m2/day and approximately 17% 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 Rantoul

Solar Radiation Data in Rantoul, IL

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Rantoul, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Rantoul

Rantoul, IL has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.93 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Rantoul is September with an average of 6.04 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 5.99 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.98 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Rantoul (Illinois) are December with an average of 3.05 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.48 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.76 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Rantoul

The average monthly solar radiation level in Rantoul, IL, of 4.93 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 25% 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: Rantoul vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Rantoul

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:41 am
    • Sunset: 7:13 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:32
Solar Energy Statistics for Rantoul

Best Months for Solar in Rantoul

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation September (6.04 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.88 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.27 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.31 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Rantoul

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Solar Power Output in Rantoul

The Power of Solar in Rantoul, IL

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Rantoul, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Rantoul

Rantoul (IL) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5653.56 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Rantoul is May with an average of 553.24 kWhac, followed by July at 551.87 kWhac and September at 551.63 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Rantoul (Illinois) are December with an average of 317.09 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 362.47 kWhac and November at 368.85 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Rantoul

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Weather Forecast for Rantoul, IL [5]

Thu Mar 28
49°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 30°F
Max: 56°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 33%
Fri Mar 29
60°F
Light Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 65°F
Moderate breeze: 18 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Mar 30
61°F
Light Rain
Min: 52°F
Max: 65°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 74%
Cloud cover: 95%
Sun Mar 31
56°F
Light Rain
Min: 49°F
Max: 56°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 80%
Cloud cover: 88%
Mon Apr 1
55°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 57°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 84%
Cloud cover: 99%
Tue Apr 2
71°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 38°F
Max: 71°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 65%

More about Rantoul

About Rantoul

The village of Rantoul, IL in Champaign County has an approximate population of 12,941. [6]

Rantoul Solar Power

Rantoul, IL Solar Energy

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

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