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Solar Energy in Amboy, IL

Solar Energy in Amboy

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Amboy with an average of 5.96 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Amboy

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Amboy

The total length of the day in Amboy, IL today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 33 minutes. [More]

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Amboy, IL Solar Energy

Solar Power in Amboy, IL

Solar Energy Data in Amboy, IL

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Amboy, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Amboy

Based on historical Amboy, 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 Amboy. [1]

Amboy has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.9 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 1% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.86 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Amboy that are always titled at the latitude of Amboy (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.51 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.9 kWh/m2/day and approximately 17% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.86 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 Amboy

Solar Radiation Data in Amboy, IL

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Amboy, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Amboy

Amboy, IL has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.77 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Amboy is July with an average of 5.96 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.81 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.75 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Amboy (Illinois) are December with an average of 2.87 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.29 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.43 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Amboy

The average monthly solar radiation level in Amboy, IL, of 4.77 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 21% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 28% 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: Amboy vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Amboy

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:45 am
    • Sunset: 7:18 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:33
Solar Energy Statistics for Amboy

Best Months for Solar in Amboy

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.96 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.77 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.29 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.21 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Amboy

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Solar Power Output in Amboy

The Power of Solar in Amboy, IL

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Amboy, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Amboy

Amboy (IL) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5466.44 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Amboy is July with an average of 545.05 kWhac, followed by August at 538.87 kWhac and June at 523.24 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Amboy (Illinois) are December with an average of 303.1 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 332.92 kWhac and January at 343.37 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Amboy

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Weather Forecast for Amboy, IL [5]

Thu Mar 28
47°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 29°F
Max: 51°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 65%
Fri Mar 29
57°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 36°F
Max: 61°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Mar 30
53°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 59°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 81%
Cloud cover: 93%
Sun Mar 31
47°F
Light Rain
Min: 39°F
Max: 47°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 70%
Cloud cover: 68%
Mon Apr 1
53°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 53°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 76%
Cloud cover: 99%
Tue Apr 2
43°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 36°F
Max: 45°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 91%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Amboy

About Amboy

The city of Amboy, IL in Lee County has an approximate population of 2,500. [6]

Amboy Solar Power

Amboy, IL Solar Energy

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