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Solar Energy in Tilton, IL

Solar Energy in Tilton

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Tilton with an average of 6.06 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Tilton

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Tilton

The total length of the day in Tilton, IL today (April 26, 2024) will be 13 hours and 48 minutes. [More]

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Tilton, IL Solar Energy

Solar Power in Tilton, IL

Solar Energy Data in Tilton, IL

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Tilton, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Tilton

Based on historical Tilton, 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 Tilton. [1]

Tilton has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.06 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 1% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.02 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Tilton that are always titled at the latitude of Tilton (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.56 kWh/m2/day, or about 12% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.06 kWh/m2/day and approximately 13% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.02 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 Tilton

Solar Radiation Data in Tilton, IL

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Tilton, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Tilton

Tilton, IL has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.87 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Tilton is July with an average of 6.06 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.97 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.85 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Tilton (Illinois) are December with an average of 2.9 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.71 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.92 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Tilton

The average monthly solar radiation level in Tilton, IL, of 4.87 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: Tilton vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Tilton

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 26, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 5:54 am
    • Sunset: 7:42 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:48
Solar Energy Statistics for Tilton

Best Months for Solar in Tilton

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.06 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.82 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.39 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.36 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Tilton

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Solar Power Output in Tilton

The Power of Solar in Tilton, IL

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Tilton, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Tilton

Tilton (IL) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5585.18 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Tilton is July with an average of 564.36 kWhac, followed by August at 554.27 kWhac and September at 534.18 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Tilton (Illinois) are December with an average of 298.68 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 372.73 kWhac and November at 387.53 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Tilton

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Weather Forecast for Tilton, IL [5]

Fri Apr 26
60°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 63°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Apr 27
70°F
Light Rain
Min: 63°F
Max: 75°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 78%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Apr 28
75°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 63°F
Max: 79°F
Fresh Breeze: 24 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 29
66°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 61°F
Max: 71°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 86%
Cloud cover: 90%
Tue Apr 30
74°F
Light Rain
Min: 54°F
Max: 77°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 1%
Wed May 1
75°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 66°F
Max: 77°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 73%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Tilton

About Tilton

The village of Tilton, IL in Vermilion County has an approximate population of 2,724. [6]

Tilton Solar Power

Tilton, IL Solar Energy

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

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