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Solar Energy in Athens, IL

Solar Energy in Athens

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Athens with an average of 6.14 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Athens

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Athens

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

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Athens, IL Solar Energy

Solar Power in Athens, IL

Solar Energy Data in Athens, IL

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Athens, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Athens

Based on historical Athens, 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 Athens. [1]

Athens has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.09 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 1% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.15 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Athens that are always titled at the latitude of Athens (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.73 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.09 kWh/m2/day and approximately 14% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.15 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 Athens

Solar Radiation Data in Athens, IL

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Athens, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Athens

Athens, IL has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.98 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Athens is July with an average of 6.14 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.82 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Athens (Illinois) are December with an average of 3.19 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.6 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.01 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Athens

The average monthly solar radiation level in Athens, IL, of 4.98 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 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: Athens vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Athens

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:47 am
    • Sunset: 7:19 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:32
Solar Energy Statistics for Athens

Best Months for Solar in Athens

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.14 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.93 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.58 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.39 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Athens

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Solar Power Output in Athens

The Power of Solar in Athens, IL

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Athens, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Athens

Athens (IL) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5679.12 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Athens is July with an average of 559.2 kWhac, followed by August at 554.43 kWhac and May at 534.84 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Athens (Illinois) are December with an average of 329.45 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 373.97 kWhac and November at 390.92 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Athens

Athens Electricity Costs

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Athens Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Athens, IL [5]

Thu Mar 28
54°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 31°F
Max: 58°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 6%
Fri Mar 29
64°F
Light Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 68°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 97%
Sat Mar 30
65°F
Light Rain
Min: 53°F
Max: 66°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 75%
Sun Mar 31
56°F
Light Rain
Min: 51°F
Max: 56°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 89%
Cloud cover: 92%
Mon Apr 1
60°F
Light Rain
Min: 51°F
Max: 61°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 83%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
68°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 39°F
Max: 68°F
Fresh Breeze: 24 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 21%

More about Athens

About Athens

The city of Athens, IL in Menard County has an approximate population of 1,988. [6]

Athens Solar Power

Athens, IL Solar Energy

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

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Various missions to space by different countries are known to utilize solar energy as a main power source.

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