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Solar Energy in Stonington, IL

Solar Energy in Stonington

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Stonington with an average of 6.03 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Stonington

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Stonington

The total length of the day in Stonington, IL today (April 25, 2024) will be 13 hours and 44 minutes. [More]

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Stonington, IL Solar Energy

Solar Power in Stonington, IL

Solar Energy Data in Stonington, IL

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Stonington, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Stonington

Based on historical Stonington, 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 Stonington. [1]

Stonington has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.13 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.2 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Stonington that are always titled at the latitude of Stonington (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.77 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.13 kWh/m2/day and approximately 14% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.2 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 Stonington

Solar Radiation Data in Stonington, IL

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Stonington, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Stonington

Stonington, IL has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.01 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Stonington is July with an average of 6.03 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 5.95 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.94 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Stonington (Illinois) are December with an average of 3.1 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.51 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.06 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Stonington

The average monthly solar radiation level in Stonington, IL, of 5.01 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 24% 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: Stonington vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Stonington

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 25, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:02 am
    • Sunset: 7:46 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:44
Solar Energy Statistics for Stonington

Best Months for Solar in Stonington

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.03 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.93 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.54 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.39 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Stonington

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Solar Power Output in Stonington

The Power of Solar in Stonington, IL

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Stonington, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Stonington

Stonington (IL) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5712.25 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Stonington is July with an average of 557.79 kWhac, followed by May at 542.05 kWhac and August at 540.73 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Stonington (Illinois) are December with an average of 323.12 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 363.43 kWhac and February at 384.56 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Stonington

Stonington Electricity Costs

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Stonington Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Stonington, IL [5]

Thu Apr 25
56°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 37°F
Max: 60°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 81%
Fri Apr 26
52°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 65°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 74%
Cloud cover: 85%
Sat Apr 27
69°F
Light Rain
Min: 63°F
Max: 76°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 82%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Apr 28
75°F
Light Rain
Min: 65°F
Max: 77°F
Fresh Breeze: 24 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 29
70°F
Light Rain
Min: 62°F
Max: 70°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 72%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 30
77°F
Light Rain
Min: 61°F
Max: 79°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 2%

More about Stonington

About Stonington

The village of Stonington, IL in Christian County has an approximate population of 932. [6]

Stonington Solar Power

Stonington, IL Solar Energy

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

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