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Solar Energy in Tuscola, IL

Solar Energy in Tuscola

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Tuscola with an average of 6.22 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Tuscola

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Tuscola

The total length of the day in Tuscola, IL today (April 23, 2024) will be 13 hours and 40 minutes. [More]

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Tuscola, IL Solar Energy

Solar Power in Tuscola, IL

Solar Energy Data in Tuscola, IL

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Tuscola, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Tuscola

Based on historical Tuscola, 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 Tuscola. [1]

Tuscola has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.08 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 0% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.07 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Tuscola that are always titled at the latitude of Tuscola (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.71 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.08 kWh/m2/day and approximately 16% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.07 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 Tuscola

Solar Radiation Data in Tuscola, IL

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Tuscola, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Tuscola

Tuscola, IL has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.97 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Tuscola is August with an average of 6.22 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 6.02 kWh/m2/day and June at 6.01 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Tuscola (Illinois) are December with an average of 2.98 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.64 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.92 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Tuscola

The average monthly solar radiation level in Tuscola, IL, of 4.97 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 26% 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: Tuscola vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Tuscola

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 23, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:01 am
    • Sunset: 7:41 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:40
Solar Energy Statistics for Tuscola

Best Months for Solar in Tuscola

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.22 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.84 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.19 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.34 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Tuscola

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Solar Power Output in Tuscola

The Power of Solar in Tuscola, IL

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Tuscola, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Tuscola

Tuscola (IL) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5664.41 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Tuscola is August with an average of 574.54 kWhac, followed by July at 559.23 kWhac and June at 543.57 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Tuscola (Illinois) are December with an average of 311.83 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 377.43 kWhac and November at 381.94 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Tuscola

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Tuscola Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Tuscola, IL [5]

Tue Apr 23
58°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 50°F
Max: 58°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Apr 24
51°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 41°F
Max: 56°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 9%
Thu Apr 25
54°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 38°F
Max: 60°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Apr 26
52°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 49°F
Max: 65°F
Strong breeze: 25 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 91%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Apr 27
66°F
Light Rain
Min: 62°F
Max: 70°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 88%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Apr 28
75°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 65°F
Max: 75°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Tuscola

About Tuscola

The city of Tuscola, IL in Douglas County has an approximate population of 4,480. [6]

Tuscola Solar Power

Tuscola, IL Solar Energy

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

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