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Solar Energy in Sheldon, IL

Solar Energy in Sheldon

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Sheldon with an average of 6.12 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Sheldon

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Sheldon

The total length of the day in Sheldon, IL today (April 20, 2024) will be 13 hours and 35 minutes. [More]

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Sheldon, IL Solar Energy

Solar Power in Sheldon, IL

Solar Energy Data in Sheldon, IL

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Sheldon, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Sheldon

Based on historical Sheldon, 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 Sheldon. [1]

Sheldon has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.95 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 3% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.82 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Sheldon that are always titled at the latitude of Sheldon (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.44 kWh/m2/day, or about 12% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.95 kWh/m2/day and approximately 16% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.82 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 Sheldon

Solar Radiation Data in Sheldon, IL

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Sheldon, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Sheldon

Sheldon, IL has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.88 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Sheldon is July with an average of 6.12 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.91 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.91 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Sheldon (Illinois) are December with an average of 3.03 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.28 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.96 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Sheldon

The average monthly solar radiation level in Sheldon, IL, of 4.88 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 24% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 26% 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: Sheldon vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Sheldon

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 20, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:01 am
    • Sunset: 7:36 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:35
Solar Energy Statistics for Sheldon

Best Months for Solar in Sheldon

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.12 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.78 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.28 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.3 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Sheldon

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Solar Power Output in Sheldon

The Power of Solar in Sheldon, IL

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Sheldon, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Sheldon

Sheldon (IL) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5589.4 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Sheldon is July with an average of 565.98 kWhac, followed by August at 544.16 kWhac and September at 541.84 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Sheldon (Illinois) are December with an average of 314.45 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 343.43 kWhac and February at 378.98 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Sheldon

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Weather Forecast for Sheldon, IL [5]

Sat Apr 20
45°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 37°F
Max: 49°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 5%
Sun Apr 21
50°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 37°F
Max: 55°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 38%
Cloud cover: 0%
Mon Apr 22
58°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 41°F
Max: 62°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 1%
Tue Apr 23
54°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 49°F
Max: 57°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 82%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Apr 24
44°F
Light Rain
Min: 34°F
Max: 44°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 27%
Thu Apr 25
50°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 32°F
Max: 53°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 36%
Cloud cover: 1%

More about Sheldon

About Sheldon

The village of Sheldon, IL in Iroquois County has an approximate population of 1,070. [6]

Sheldon Solar Power

Sheldon, IL Solar Energy

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

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