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Solar Energy in Oglesby, IL

Solar Energy in Oglesby

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

Solar Panels in Oglesby

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Oglesby

The total length of the day in Oglesby, IL today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 36 minutes. [More]

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Oglesby, IL Solar Energy

Solar Power in Oglesby, IL

Solar Energy Data in Oglesby, IL

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Oglesby, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Oglesby

Based on historical Oglesby, 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 Oglesby. [1]

Oglesby has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.94 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.88 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Oglesby that are always titled at the latitude of Oglesby (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.54 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.94 kWh/m2/day and approximately 17% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.88 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 Oglesby

Solar Radiation Data in Oglesby, IL

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Oglesby, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Oglesby

Oglesby, IL has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.83 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Oglesby is July with an average of 6.06 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.92 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.88 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Oglesby (Illinois) are December with an average of 2.91 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.36 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.74 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Oglesby

The average monthly solar radiation level in Oglesby, IL, of 4.83 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 23% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 27% 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: Oglesby vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Oglesby

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:42 am
    • Sunset: 7:18 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:36
Solar Energy Statistics for Oglesby

Best Months for Solar in Oglesby

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.06 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.83 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.33 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.27 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Oglesby

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Solar Power Output in Oglesby

The Power of Solar in Oglesby, IL

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Oglesby, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Oglesby

Oglesby (IL) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5522.82 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Oglesby is July with an average of 561.91 kWhac, followed by May at 545.61 kWhac and August at 543.13 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Oglesby (Illinois) are December with an average of 300.84 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 351.97 kWhac and November at 363.23 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Oglesby

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Oglesby Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Oglesby, IL [5]

Fri Mar 29
52°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 39°F
Max: 63°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 59%
Sat Mar 30
57°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 58°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 73%
Cloud cover: 95%
Sun Mar 31
43°F
Light Rain
Min: 40°F
Max: 47°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 86%
Cloud cover: 99%
Mon Apr 1
52°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 52°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 78%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
43°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 36°F
Max: 48°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 93%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Apr 3
43°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 31°F
Max: 45°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 60%

More about Oglesby

About Oglesby

The city of Oglesby, IL in LaSalle County has an approximate population of 3,791. [6]

Oglesby Solar Power

Oglesby, IL Solar Energy

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