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Solar Energy in Valley City, IL

Solar Energy in Valley City

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Valley City with an average of 6.18 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Valley City

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Valley City

The total length of the day in Valley City, IL today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 32 minutes. [More]

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Valley City, IL Solar Energy

Solar Power in Valley City, IL

Solar Energy Data in Valley City, IL

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Valley City, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Valley City

Based on historical Valley City, 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 Valley City. [1]

Valley City has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.15 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 3% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.3 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Valley City that are always titled at the latitude of Valley City (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.82 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.15 kWh/m2/day and approximately 12% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.3 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 Valley City

Solar Radiation Data in Valley City, IL

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Valley City.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Valley City, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Valley City

Valley City, IL has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.04 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Valley City is August with an average of 6.18 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 6.06 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.98 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Valley City (Illinois) are December with an average of 3.38 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.56 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.1 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Valley City vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Valley City

The average monthly solar radiation level in Valley City, IL, of 5.04 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 28% 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: Valley City vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Valley City 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 Valley City

Sunrise / Sunset in Valley City

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:51 am
    • Sunset: 7:23 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:32
Solar Energy Statistics for Valley City

Best Months for Solar in Valley City

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.18 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.95 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.72 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.42 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Valley City

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Solar Power Output in Valley City

The Power of Solar in Valley City, IL

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Valley City, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Valley City

Valley City (IL) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5726.05 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Valley City is August with an average of 567.26 kWhac, followed by July at 557.37 kWhac and September at 540.72 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Valley City (Illinois) are December with an average of 350.99 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 369.98 kWhac and November at 398.39 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Valley City

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Valley City Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Valley City, IL [5]

Thu Mar 28
55°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 34°F
Max: 60°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 2%
Fri Mar 29
65°F
Light Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 68°F
Moderate breeze: 18 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 97%
Sat Mar 30
63°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 53°F
Max: 65°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 58%
Sun Mar 31
57°F
Light Rain
Min: 52°F
Max: 57°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 90%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
62°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 50°F
Max: 66°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 86%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
62°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 41°F
Max: 65°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 70%
Cloud cover: 21%

More about Valley City

About Valley City

The village of Valley City, IL in Pike County has an approximate population of 13. [6]

Valley City Solar Power

Valley City, IL Solar Energy

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

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