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Solar Power in 62690 (Virden, IL)

Solar Energy in 62690

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in 62690 with an average of 6.11 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 62690

Solar panels in 62690 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 62690

The total length of the day in 62690 (Virden, IL) today (November 14, 2024) will be 10 hours and 4 minutes. [More]

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62690 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 62690 (Virden, IL)

Solar Energy Data for 62690

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 62690.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 62690

Solar Radiation Data in 62690

Based on historical 62690 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 62690. [1]

The region associated with 62690 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.14 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.23 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 62690 that are always titled at the latitude of Virden (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.79 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.14 kWh/m2/day and approximately 13% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.23 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 62690

Solar Radiation Data in 62690

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 62690.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 62690

Solar Radiation Data in 62690

The region associated with 62690 has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.05 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 62690 is August with an average of 6.11 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 6.05 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.98 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 62690 are December with an average of 3.23 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.73 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.17 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 62690 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 62690

The average monthly solar radiation level in 62690, of 5.05 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 28% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 24% 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: 62690 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 62690 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 62690

Sunrise / Sunset in 62690

  • Sunrise/Sunset for November 14, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:41 am
    • Sunset: 4:45 pm
    • Length of Day: 10:4
Solar Energy Statistics for 62690

Best Months for Solar in 62690

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.11 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.93 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.61 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.44 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 62690

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 62690 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 62690

The Power of Solar in 62690

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 62690. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 62690. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 62690

Solar Radiation Data in 62690

62690 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5759.89 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 62690 is August with an average of 562.87 kWhac, followed by July at 560.19 kWhac and September at 543.77 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 62690 are December with an average of 332.24 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 389.92 kWhac and February at 393.32 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 62690 [5]

Thu Nov 14
49°F
Light Rain
Min: 47°F
Max: 55°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 87%
Cloud cover: 98%
Fri Nov 15
55°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 42°F
Max: 59°F
Light breeze: 7 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sat Nov 16
57°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 43°F
Max: 61°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 51%
Sun Nov 17
61°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 51°F
Max: 65°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Nov 18
63°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 59°F
Max: 68°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Nov 19
64°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 50°F
Max: 64°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 81%

More about 62690

About 62690

The ZIP code 62690 is associated with the city of Virden in Macoupin County in Illinois.

62690 Solar Power

62690 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 62690, or for more solar-related resources for IL, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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