Based on historical Cambridge, 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 Cambridge.[1]
Cambridge has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.96 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 0% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.97 kWh/m2/day. [1]
Solar installations in Cambridge that are always titled at the latitude of Cambridge (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.57 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.96 kWh/m2/day and approximately 15% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.97 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 Cambridge
Solar Radiation Data in Cambridge, IL
See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Cambridge.
* Amounts listed in kWh/m2/day (kilowatt hours per square meter per day)
Solar Radiation Analysis for Cambridge, IL
Cambridge, IL has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.85 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]
The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Cambridge is July with an average of 6.2 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 5.94 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.92 kWh/m2/day. [1]
The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Cambridge (Illinois) are December with an average of 2.84 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.26 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.62 kWh/m2/day. [1]
Solar Power Comparison: Cambridge vs. the U.S.
Solar Power Levels in Cambridge
The average monthly solar radiation level in Cambridge, IL, of 4.85 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: Cambridge vs. the U.S.
Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Cambridge 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).
We do not currently have data on solar panel installations in the village of Cambridge, IL at this current time.
Solar Power Output in Cambridge
The Power of Solar in Cambridge, IL
Monthly AC solar system output averages for Cambridge (il). Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in Cambridge. [2]
* Amounts listed in kWhac (kilowatt hours (AC))
Solar Output Analysis for Cambridge, IL
Cambridge (IL) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5563 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]
The month with the highest historical solar power output in Cambridge is July with an average of 577.46 kWhac, followed by August at 549.64 kWhac and May at 538.03 kWhac. [2]
The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Cambridge (Illinois) are December with an average of 300.28 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 340.21 kWhac and November at 354.83 kWhac. [2]
Cost of Utilities in Cambridge
Cambridge Electricity Costs
Sorry, Cambridge residential electricity prices are currently unavailable.
Please check back later.
Solar Power Poll: Cambridge
Vote now: Given all of the data and analysis provided for Cambridge, is solar power a good choice for residents of this village?
Cambridge Natural Gas Costs
Sorry, Illinois residential natural gas prices are currently unavailable.
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 88%
Tue Dec 24
40°F
Light Rain
Min: 31°F
Max: 41°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 77%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Dec 25
40°F
Light Rain
Min: 37°F
Max: 41°F
Light breeze: 6 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 90%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Dec 26
45°F
Light Rain
Min: 36°F
Max: 51°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 84%
Cloud cover: 100%
More about Cambridge
About Cambridge
The village of Cambridge, IL in Henry County has an approximate population of 2,160. [6]
Cambridge, IL Solar Energy
To learn more about solar energy and solar power Cambridge, IL, or for more solar-related resources for Cambridge, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Did you know?
The largest solar power plant in the world covers 1000 acres & is located in the Mojave Desert in California.