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Solar Energy in Willow Springs, IL

Solar Energy in Willow Springs

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Willow Springs with an average of 6.02 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Willow Springs

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Willow Springs

The total length of the day in Willow Springs, IL today (April 25, 2024) will be 13 hours and 52 minutes. [More]

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Willow Springs, IL Solar Energy

Solar Power in Willow Springs, IL

Solar Energy Data in Willow Springs, IL

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Willow Springs, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Willow Springs

Based on historical Willow Springs, 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 Willow Springs. [1]

Willow Springs has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.88 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 5% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.71 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Willow Springs that are always titled at the latitude of Willow Springs (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.5 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.88 kWh/m2/day and approximately 21% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.71 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 Willow Springs

Solar Radiation Data in Willow Springs, IL

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Willow Springs.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Willow Springs, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Willow Springs

Willow Springs, IL has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.81 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Willow Springs is July with an average of 6.02 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.97 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.84 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Willow Springs (Illinois) are December with an average of 2.82 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.19 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.54 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Willow Springs vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Willow Springs

The average monthly solar radiation level in Willow Springs, IL, of 4.81 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 22% 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: Willow Springs vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Willow Springs 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 Willow Springs

Sunrise / Sunset in Willow Springs

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 25, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 5:53 am
    • Sunset: 7:45 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:52
Solar Energy Statistics for Willow Springs

Best Months for Solar in Willow Springs

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.02 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.73 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.96 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.14 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Willow Springs

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Solar Power Output in Willow Springs

The Power of Solar in Willow Springs, IL

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Willow Springs, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Willow Springs

Willow Springs (IL) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5538.56 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Willow Springs is July with an average of 559.02 kWhac, followed by May at 544.6 kWhac and June at 544.02 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Willow Springs (Illinois) are December with an average of 294.76 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 337.77 kWhac and November at 347.18 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Willow Springs

Willow Springs Electricity Costs

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Willow Springs Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Willow Springs, IL [5]

Thu Apr 25
56°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 34°F
Max: 60°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 30%
Cloud cover: 32%
Fri Apr 26
62°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 62°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Apr 27
70°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 61°F
Max: 72°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 76%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Apr 28
71°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 64°F
Max: 71°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 76%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 29
68°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 58°F
Max: 70°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 30
71°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 54°F
Max: 74°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about Willow Springs

About Willow Springs

The village of Willow Springs, IL in Cook County has an approximate population of 5,524. [6]

Willow Springs Solar Power

Willow Springs, IL Solar Energy

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

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