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Solar Energy in Smithfield, IL

Solar Energy in Smithfield

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Smithfield with an average of 6.01 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Smithfield

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Smithfield

The total length of the day in Smithfield, IL today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 33 minutes. [More]

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Smithfield, IL Solar Energy

Solar Power in Smithfield, IL

Solar Energy Data in Smithfield, IL

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Smithfield, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Smithfield

Based on historical Smithfield, 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 Smithfield. [1]

Smithfield has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.08 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.15 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Smithfield that are always titled at the latitude of Smithfield (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.73 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.08 kWh/m2/day and approximately 14% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.15 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 Smithfield

Solar Radiation Data in Smithfield, IL

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Smithfield, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Smithfield

Smithfield, IL has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.99 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Smithfield is August with an average of 6.01 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 5.98 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 Smithfield (Illinois) are December with an average of 3.12 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.75 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.95 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Smithfield

The average monthly solar radiation level in Smithfield, IL, of 4.99 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 27% 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: Smithfield vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Smithfield

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:49 am
    • Sunset: 7:22 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:33
Solar Energy Statistics for Smithfield

Best Months for Solar in Smithfield

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.01 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.92 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.56 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.38 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Smithfield

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Solar Power Output in Smithfield

The Power of Solar in Smithfield, IL

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Smithfield, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Smithfield

Smithfield (IL) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5698.49 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Smithfield is August with an average of 553.27 kWhac, followed by July at 551.41 kWhac and May at 534.83 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Smithfield (Illinois) are December with an average of 323.38 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 388.62 kWhac and January at 391.03 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Smithfield

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Weather Forecast for Smithfield, IL [5]

Thu Mar 28
50°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 32°F
Max: 59°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 27%
Fri Mar 29
63°F
Light Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 66°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Mar 30
62°F
Light Rain
Min: 49°F
Max: 62°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 67%
Sun Mar 31
46°F
Light Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 49°F
Moderate breeze: 12 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 90%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
52°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 52°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 89%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
42°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 39°F
Max: 50°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 89%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Smithfield

About Smithfield

The village of Smithfield, IL in Fulton County has an approximate population of 230. [6]

Smithfield Solar Power

Smithfield, IL Solar Energy

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

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