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Solar Energy in Brookport, IL

Solar Energy in Brookport

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Brookport with an average of 6.2 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Brookport

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Brookport

The total length of the day in Brookport, IL today (April 18, 2024) will be 13 hours and 18 minutes. [More]

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Brookport, IL Solar Energy

Solar Power in Brookport, IL

Solar Energy Data in Brookport, IL

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Brookport, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Brookport

Based on historical Brookport, 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 Brookport. [1]

Brookport has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.26 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 1% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.21 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Brookport that are always titled at the latitude of Brookport (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.83 kWh/m2/day, or about 13% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.26 kWh/m2/day and approximately 15% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.21 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 Brookport

Solar Radiation Data in Brookport, IL

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Brookport, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Brookport

Brookport, IL has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.08 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Brookport is August with an average of 6.2 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 5.98 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.91 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Brookport (Illinois) are December with an average of 3.54 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.81 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.23 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Brookport

The average monthly solar radiation level in Brookport, IL, of 5.08 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 29% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 23% 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: Brookport vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Brookport

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 18, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:14 am
    • Sunset: 7:32 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:18
Solar Energy Statistics for Brookport

Best Months for Solar in Brookport

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.2 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (6.05 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: August (5.44 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.47 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Brookport

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Solar Power Output in Brookport

The Power of Solar in Brookport, IL

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Brookport, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Brookport

Brookport (IL) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5713.01 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Brookport is August with an average of 559.43 kWhac, followed by July at 549.65 kWhac and May at 536.03 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Brookport (Illinois) are December with an average of 356.84 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 386.61 kWhac and February at 394.76 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Brookport

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Weather Forecast for Brookport, IL [5]

Thu Apr 18
79°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 60°F
Max: 81°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 45%
Fri Apr 19
61°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 49°F
Max: 66°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 62%
Sat Apr 20
58°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 44°F
Max: 60°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 81%
Sun Apr 21
55°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 42°F
Max: 59°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 22
63°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 42°F
Max: 63°F
Light breeze: 7 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 0%
Tue Apr 23
66°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 66°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 93%

More about Brookport

About Brookport

The city of Brookport, IL in Massac County has an approximate population of 984. [6]

Brookport Solar Power

Brookport, IL Solar Energy

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

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