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Solar Energy in Waterloo, IL

Solar Energy in Waterloo

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

Solar Panels in Waterloo

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Waterloo

The total length of the day in Waterloo, IL today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 33 minutes. [More]

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Waterloo, IL Solar Energy

Solar Power in Waterloo, IL

Solar Energy Data in Waterloo, IL

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Waterloo, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Waterloo

Based on historical Waterloo, 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 Waterloo. [1]

Waterloo has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.22 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 3% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.34 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Waterloo that are always titled at the latitude of Waterloo (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.86 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.22 kWh/m2/day and approximately 12% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.34 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 Waterloo

Solar Radiation Data in Waterloo, IL

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Waterloo, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Waterloo

Waterloo, IL has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.08 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Waterloo is July with an average of 6.06 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.04 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.97 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Waterloo (Illinois) are December with an average of 3.27 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.1 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.16 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Waterloo

The average monthly solar radiation level in Waterloo, IL, of 5.08 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 29% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 23% 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: Waterloo vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Waterloo

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:48 am
    • Sunset: 7:21 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:33
Solar Energy Statistics for Waterloo

Best Months for Solar in Waterloo

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.06 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.87 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (5.49 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.48 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Waterloo

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Solar Power Output in Waterloo

The Power of Solar in Waterloo, IL

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Waterloo, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Waterloo

Waterloo (IL) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5700.15 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Waterloo is August with an average of 554.39 kWhac, followed by July at 547.91 kWhac and September at 528.33 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Waterloo (Illinois) are December with an average of 334.78 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 391.86 kWhac and February at 398.07 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Waterloo

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Weather Forecast for Waterloo, IL [5]

Fri Mar 29
67°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 45°F
Max: 69°F
Moderate breeze: 18 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 46%
Sat Mar 30
65°F
Light Rain
Min: 54°F
Max: 67°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 70%
Cloud cover: 65%
Sun Mar 31
76°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 58°F
Max: 79°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 52%
Mon Apr 1
67°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 61°F
Max: 68°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 89%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
60°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 66°F
Fresh Breeze: 24 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 7%
Wed Apr 3
50°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 37°F
Max: 53°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 47%

More about Waterloo

About Waterloo

The city of Waterloo, IL in Monroe County has an approximate population of 9,811. [6]

Waterloo Solar Power

Waterloo, IL Solar Energy

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

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