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Solar Energy in Atkinson, IL

Solar Energy in Atkinson

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Atkinson with an average of 6.09 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Atkinson

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Atkinson

The total length of the day in Atkinson, IL today (December 21, 2024) will be 9 hours and 14 minutes. [More]

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Atkinson, IL Solar Energy

Solar Power in Atkinson, IL

Solar Energy Data in Atkinson, IL

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Atkinson, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Atkinson

Based on historical Atkinson, 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 Atkinson. [1]

Atkinson has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.92 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately equal to the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.92 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Atkinson that are always titled at the latitude of Atkinson (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.54 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.92 kWh/m2/day and approximately 16% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.92 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 Atkinson

Solar Radiation Data in Atkinson, IL

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Atkinson, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Atkinson

Atkinson, 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 Atkinson is July with an average of 6.09 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.01 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.79 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Atkinson (Illinois) are December with an average of 2.98 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.36 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.78 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Atkinson

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

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Atkinson

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:21 am
    • Sunset: 4:35 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:14
Solar Energy Statistics for Atkinson

Best Months for Solar in Atkinson

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.09 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.82 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.4 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.26 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Atkinson

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Solar Power Output in Atkinson

The Power of Solar in Atkinson, IL

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Atkinson, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Atkinson

Atkinson (IL) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5536.29 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Atkinson is July with an average of 555.72 kWhac, followed by August at 552.78 kWhac and May at 537.13 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Atkinson (Illinois) are December with an average of 308.64 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 357.49 kWhac and February at 374.57 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Atkinson

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Atkinson Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Atkinson, IL [5]

Sat Dec 21
22°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 18°F
Max: 25°F
Light breeze: 7 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 7%
Sun Dec 22
33°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 21°F
Max: 38°F
Moderate breeze: 18 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 69%
Mon Dec 23
41°F
Light Rain
Min: 34°F
Max: 44°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 86%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Dec 24
37°F
Light Rain
Min: 34°F
Max: 39°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 79%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Dec 25
41°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 37°F
Max: 42°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 98%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Dec 26
48°F
Light Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 48°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 95%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Atkinson

About Atkinson

The town of Atkinson, IL in Henry County has an approximate population of 972. [6]

Atkinson Solar Power

Atkinson, IL Solar Energy

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

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