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Solar Energy in Pekin, IL

Solar Energy in Pekin

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Solar Panels in Pekin

Solar panels in Pekin that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in Pekin

The total length of the day in Pekin, IL today (July 24, 2026) will be 14 hours and 36 minutes. [More]

Solar Power in Pekin, IL

Solar Energy Data in Pekin, IL

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Solar Energy Analysis for Pekin, IL

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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 Pekin

Solar Radiation Data in Pekin, IL

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Solar Radiation Analysis for Pekin, IL

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

Solar Power Levels in Pekin

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Solar Power: Pekin vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Pekin solar radiation levels compare to average levels in a city with historcially high levels (NV) and a city with historically low levels (WA). ^[1]

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Solar Data & Statistics for Pekin

Sunrise / Sunset in Pekin

Sunrise/Sunset for July 24, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 5:47 am
- Sunset: 8:23 pm
- Length of Day: 14:36

Best Months for Solar in Pekin

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Solar Panel Installs in Pekin

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Solar Power Output in Pekin

The Power of Solar in Pekin, IL

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

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Solar Output Analysis for Pekin, IL

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Cost of Utilities in Pekin

Pekin Electricity Costs

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Solar Power Poll: Pekin

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Pekin Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Pekin, IL ^[5]

Fri Jul 24

77°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 62°F
Max: 77°F

Light breeze: 6 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 99%

Sat Jul 25

84°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 64°F
Max: 88°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 72%
Cloud cover: 78%

Sun Jul 26

91°F

Light Rain
Min: 72°F
Max: 92°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 100%

Mon Jul 27

96°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 79°F
Max: 99°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 30%

Tue Jul 28

95°F

Light Rain
Min: 73°F
Max: 95°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 35%

Wed Jul 29

87°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 68°F
Max: 88°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about Pekin

About Pekin

The city of Pekin, IL in Tazewell County has an approximate population of 34,094. ^[6]

Pekin, IL Solar Energy

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