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Solar Energy in Port Byron, IL

Solar Energy in Port Byron

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Port Byron with an average of 6.12 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Port Byron

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Port Byron

The total length of the day in Port Byron, IL today (April 28, 2024) will be 13 hours and 59 minutes. [More]

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Port Byron, IL Solar Energy

Solar Power in Port Byron, IL

Solar Energy Data in Port Byron, IL

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Port Byron, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Port Byron

Based on historical Port Byron, 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 Port Byron. [1]

Port Byron has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.91 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately equal to the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.91 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Port Byron that are always titled at the latitude of Port Byron (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.53 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.91 kWh/m2/day and approximately 16% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.91 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 Port Byron

Solar Radiation Data in Port Byron, IL

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Port Byron.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Port Byron, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Port Byron

Port Byron, 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 Port Byron is July with an average of 6.12 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 5.88 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.85 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Port Byron (Illinois) are December with an average of 3.08 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.15 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.82 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Port Byron vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Port Byron

The average monthly solar radiation level in Port Byron, 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: Port Byron vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Port Byron 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 Port Byron

Sunrise / Sunset in Port Byron

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 5:59 am
    • Sunset: 7:58 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:59
Solar Energy Statistics for Port Byron

Best Months for Solar in Port Byron

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.12 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.79 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.44 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.24 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Port Byron

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Solar Power Output in Port Byron

The Power of Solar in Port Byron, IL

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Port Byron, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Port Byron

Port Byron (IL) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5549.88 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Port Byron is July with an average of 571.22 kWhac, followed by August at 543.84 kWhac and September at 537.42 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Port Byron (Illinois) are December with an average of 326.31 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 334.88 kWhac and November at 375.14 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Port Byron

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Weather Forecast for Port Byron, IL [5]

Sun Apr 28
67°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 61°F
Max: 72°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 87%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 29
62°F
Light Rain
Min: 51°F
Max: 64°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 77%
Tue Apr 30
68°F
Light Rain
Min: 47°F
Max: 75°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 0%
Wed May 1
69°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 58°F
Max: 74°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 28%
Thu May 2
75°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 58°F
Max: 75°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 74%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri May 3
63°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 55°F
Max: 65°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 84%
Cloud cover: 93%

More about Port Byron

About Port Byron

The village of Port Byron, IL in Rock Island County has an approximate population of 1,647. [6]

Port Byron Solar Power

Port Byron, IL Solar Energy

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

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