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Solar Energy in Rochelle, IL

Solar Energy in Rochelle

The month of June has the highest historical solar radition values in Rochelle with an average of 5.99 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Rochelle

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Rochelle

The total length of the day in Rochelle, IL today (April 20, 2024) will be 13 hours and 39 minutes. [More]

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Rochelle, IL Solar Energy

Solar Power in Rochelle, IL

Solar Energy Data in Rochelle, IL

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Rochelle, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Rochelle

Based on historical Rochelle, 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 Rochelle. [1]

Rochelle has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.85 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.76 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Rochelle that are always titled at the latitude of Rochelle (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.44 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.85 kWh/m2/day and approximately 18% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.76 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 Rochelle

Solar Radiation Data in Rochelle, IL

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Rochelle, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Rochelle

Rochelle, IL has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.78 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Rochelle is June with an average of 5.99 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 5.99 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.86 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Rochelle (Illinois) are December with an average of 2.81 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.14 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.49 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Rochelle

The average monthly solar radiation level in Rochelle, IL, of 4.78 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 22% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 28% 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: Rochelle vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Rochelle

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 20, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:05 am
    • Sunset: 7:44 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:39
Solar Energy Statistics for Rochelle

Best Months for Solar in Rochelle

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation June (5.99 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.75 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.25 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.18 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Rochelle

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Solar Power Output in Rochelle

The Power of Solar in Rochelle, IL

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Rochelle, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Rochelle

Rochelle (IL) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5491.27 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Rochelle is July with an average of 547.6 kWhac, followed by May at 545.03 kWhac and June at 544.05 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Rochelle (Illinois) are December with an average of 291.94 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 330.97 kWhac and November at 345.01 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Rochelle

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Rochelle Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Rochelle, IL [5]

Sat Apr 20
43°F
Few Clouds
Min: 32°F
Max: 46°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 22%
Sun Apr 21
50°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 32°F
Max: 55°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 0%
Mon Apr 22
58°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 40°F
Max: 60°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 9%
Tue Apr 23
66°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 66°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 43%
Wed Apr 24
44°F
Light Snow
Min: 30°F
Max: 48°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 36%
Thu Apr 25
50°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 31°F
Max: 53°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 34%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about Rochelle

About Rochelle

The city of Rochelle, IL in Ogle County has an approximate population of 9,574. [6]

Rochelle Solar Power

Rochelle, IL Solar Energy

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

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