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Solar Energy in Rockbridge, IL

Solar Energy in Rockbridge

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Rockbridge with an average of 6.27 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Rockbridge

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Rockbridge

The total length of the day in Rockbridge, IL today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 31 minutes. [More]

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Rockbridge, IL Solar Energy

Solar Power in Rockbridge, IL

Solar Energy Data in Rockbridge, IL

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Rockbridge, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Rockbridge

Based on historical Rockbridge, 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 Rockbridge. [1]

Rockbridge has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.18 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 3% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.3 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Rockbridge that are always titled at the latitude of Rockbridge (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.83 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.18 kWh/m2/day and approximately 12% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.3 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 Rockbridge

Solar Radiation Data in Rockbridge, IL

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Rockbridge, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Rockbridge

Rockbridge, IL has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.1 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Rockbridge is August with an average of 6.27 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 6.17 kWh/m2/day and June at 6.03 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Rockbridge (Illinois) are December with an average of 3.32 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.77 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.24 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Rockbridge

The average monthly solar radiation level in Rockbridge, IL, of 5.1 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: Rockbridge vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Rockbridge

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:50 am
    • Sunset: 7:21 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:31
Solar Energy Statistics for Rockbridge

Best Months for Solar in Rockbridge

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.27 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.96 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.69 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.43 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Rockbridge

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Solar Power Output in Rockbridge

The Power of Solar in Rockbridge, IL

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Rockbridge, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Rockbridge

Rockbridge (IL) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5794.03 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Rockbridge is August with an average of 571.14 kWhac, followed by July at 566.59 kWhac and June at 545.23 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Rockbridge (Illinois) are December with an average of 343.45 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 386.26 kWhac and January at 389.9 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Rockbridge

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Weather Forecast for Rockbridge, IL [5]

Thu Mar 28
59°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 34°F
Max: 66°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 5%
Fri Mar 29
68°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 45°F
Max: 71°F
Moderate breeze: 18 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 89%
Sat Mar 30
63°F
Light Rain
Min: 55°F
Max: 63°F
Moderate breeze: 18 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 76%
Cloud cover: 97%
Sun Mar 31
69°F
Light Rain
Min: 56°F
Max: 69°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 80%
Cloud cover: 91%
Mon Apr 1
66°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 61°F
Max: 69°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 84%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
48°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 66°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 83%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Rockbridge

About Rockbridge

The village of Rockbridge, IL in Greene County has an approximate population of 169. [6]

Rockbridge Solar Power

Rockbridge, IL Solar Energy

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

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