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Solar Energy in Argenta, IL

Solar Energy in Argenta

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Argenta with an average of 6.14 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Argenta

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Argenta

The total length of the day in Argenta, IL today (December 21, 2024) will be 9 hours and 23 minutes. [More]

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Argenta, IL Solar Energy

Solar Power in Argenta, IL

Solar Energy Data in Argenta, 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 Argenta, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Argenta

Based on historical Argenta, 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 Argenta. [1]

Argenta has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.07 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 0% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.08 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Argenta that are always titled at the latitude of Argenta (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.7 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.07 kWh/m2/day and approximately 15% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.08 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 Argenta

Solar Radiation Data in Argenta, IL

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Argenta, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Argenta

Argenta, IL has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.93 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Argenta is August with an average of 6.14 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 5.93 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.85 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Argenta (Illinois) are December with an average of 2.93 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.44 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.96 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Argenta

The average monthly solar radiation level in Argenta, IL, of 4.93 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 25% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 25% 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: Argenta vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Argenta

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:12 am
    • Sunset: 4:35 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:23
Solar Energy Statistics for Argenta

Best Months for Solar in Argenta

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.14 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.87 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.36 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.32 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Argenta

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Solar Power Output in Argenta

The Power of Solar in Argenta, IL

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Argenta, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Argenta

Argenta (IL) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5639.38 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Argenta is August with an average of 560.95 kWhac, followed by July at 550.69 kWhac and September at 534.3 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Argenta (Illinois) are December with an average of 306.24 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 356.9 kWhac and February at 384.97 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Argenta

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Weather Forecast for Argenta, IL [5]

Sat Dec 21
25°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 20°F
Max: 31°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 32%
Sun Dec 22
35°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 24°F
Max: 39°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 30%
Mon Dec 23
40°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 32°F
Max: 45°F
Moderate breeze: 18 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 77%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Dec 24
41°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 33°F
Max: 42°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Dec 25
44°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 45°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 92%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Dec 26
49°F
Light Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 49°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 95%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Argenta

About Argenta

The village of Argenta, IL in Macon County has an approximate population of 947. [6]

Argenta Solar Power

Argenta, IL Solar Energy

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

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