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Solar Energy in Ridge Farm, IL

Solar Energy in Ridge Farm

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Ridge Farm with an average of 6.11 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Ridge Farm

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Ridge Farm

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

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Ridge Farm, IL Solar Energy

Solar Power in Ridge Farm, IL

Solar Energy Data in Ridge Farm, IL

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Ridge Farm, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Ridge Farm

Based on historical Ridge Farm, 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 Ridge Farm. [1]

Ridge Farm has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.07 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 1% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.02 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Ridge Farm that are always titled at the latitude of Ridge Farm (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.56 kWh/m2/day, or about 12% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.07 kWh/m2/day and approximately 13% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.02 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 Ridge Farm

Solar Radiation Data in Ridge Farm, IL

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Ridge Farm.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Ridge Farm, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Ridge Farm

Ridge Farm, 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 Ridge Farm is August with an average of 6.11 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 6.09 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.85 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Ridge Farm (Illinois) are December with an average of 2.86 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.3 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.05 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Ridge Farm vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Ridge Farm

The average monthly solar radiation level in Ridge Farm, 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: Ridge Farm vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Ridge Farm 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 Ridge Farm

Sunrise / Sunset in Ridge Farm

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:39 am
    • Sunset: 7:11 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:32
Solar Energy Statistics for Ridge Farm

Best Months for Solar in Ridge Farm

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.11 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.77 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.37 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.32 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Ridge Farm

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Solar Power Output in Ridge Farm

The Power of Solar in Ridge Farm, IL

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Ridge Farm, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Ridge Farm

Ridge Farm (IL) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5647.52 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Ridge Farm is July with an average of 566.39 kWhac, followed by August at 565.03 kWhac and September at 534.2 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Ridge Farm (Illinois) are December with an average of 297.26 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 349.91 kWhac and February at 374.66 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Ridge Farm

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Weather Forecast for Ridge Farm, IL [5]

Thu Mar 28
50°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 29°F
Max: 56°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 6%
Fri Mar 29
61°F
Light Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 65°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 97%
Sat Mar 30
65°F
Light Rain
Min: 53°F
Max: 67°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 42%
Sun Mar 31
59°F
Light Rain
Min: 52°F
Max: 59°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 85%
Cloud cover: 93%
Mon Apr 1
59°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 50°F
Max: 61°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 87%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
72°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 39°F
Max: 72°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 55%

More about Ridge Farm

About Ridge Farm

The village of Ridge Farm, IL in Vermilion County has an approximate population of 882. [6]

Ridge Farm Solar Power

Ridge Farm, IL Solar Energy

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

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