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Solar Energy in Barrington, IL

Solar Energy in Barrington

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Barrington with an average of 6.05 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Barrington

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Barrington

The total length of the day in Barrington, IL today (April 23, 2024) will be 13 hours and 48 minutes. [More]

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Barrington, IL Solar Energy

Solar Power in Barrington, IL

Solar Energy Data in Barrington, IL

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Barrington, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Barrington

Based on historical Barrington, 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 Barrington. [1]

Barrington has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.85 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.76 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Barrington that are always titled at the latitude of Barrington (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.48 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.85 kWh/m2/day and approximately 19% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.76 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 Barrington

Solar Radiation Data in Barrington, IL

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Barrington, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Barrington

Barrington, IL has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.78 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Barrington is July with an average of 6.05 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.94 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.78 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Barrington (Illinois) are December with an average of 3.1 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.37 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.5 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Barrington

The average monthly solar radiation level in Barrington, IL, of 4.78 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 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: Barrington vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Barrington

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 23, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 5:56 am
    • Sunset: 7:44 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:48
Solar Energy Statistics for Barrington

Best Months for Solar in Barrington

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.05 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.78 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.24 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.2 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Barrington

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Solar Power Output in Barrington

The Power of Solar in Barrington, IL

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Barrington, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Barrington

Barrington (IL) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5529.38 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Barrington is July with an average of 557.27 kWhac, followed by June at 547.03 kWhac and August at 541.83 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Barrington (Illinois) are December with an average of 327.04 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 350.57 kWhac and January at 356.41 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Barrington

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Weather Forecast for Barrington, IL [5]

Tue Apr 23
60°F
Light Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 60°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Apr 24
45°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 33°F
Max: 48°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 56%
Thu Apr 25
54°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 33°F
Max: 59°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 43%
Fri Apr 26
48°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 58°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Apr 27
65°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 60°F
Max: 73°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 88%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Apr 28
64°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 61°F
Max: 66°F
Moderate breeze: 18 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 95%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Barrington

About Barrington

The village of Barrington, IL in Cook County has an approximate population of 10,327. [6]

Barrington Solar Power

Barrington, IL Solar Energy

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

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