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Solar Energy in Canton, IL

Solar Energy in Canton

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Canton with an average of 6.27 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Canton

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Canton

The total length of the day in Canton, IL today (November 14, 2024) will be 10 hours and 0 minutes. [More]

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Canton, IL Solar Energy

Solar Power in Canton, IL

Solar Energy Data in Canton, IL

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Canton, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Canton

Based on historical Canton, 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 Canton. [1]

Canton has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.04 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 0% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.05 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Canton that are always titled at the latitude of Canton (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.68 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.04 kWh/m2/day and approximately 16% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.05 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 Canton

Solar Radiation Data in Canton, IL

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Canton, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Canton

Canton, IL has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.02 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Canton is July with an average of 6.27 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.09 kWh/m2/day and September at 6.04 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Canton (Illinois) are December with an average of 3.04 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.48 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.87 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Canton

The average monthly solar radiation level in Canton, IL, of 5.02 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 28% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 24% 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: Canton vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Canton

  • Sunrise/Sunset for November 14, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:44 am
    • Sunset: 4:44 pm
    • Length of Day: 10:0
Solar Energy Statistics for Canton

Best Months for Solar in Canton

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.27 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.92 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.51 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.37 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Canton

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Solar Power Output in Canton

The Power of Solar in Canton, IL

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Canton, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Canton

Canton (IL) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5712.55 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Canton is July with an average of 571.26 kWhac, followed by August at 561.33 kWhac and September at 549.6 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Canton (Illinois) are December with an average of 319.47 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 363.39 kWhac and November at 378.22 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Canton

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Weather Forecast for Canton, IL [5]

Thu Nov 14
53°F
Light Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 55°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 94%
Fri Nov 15
54°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 41°F
Max: 58°F
Light breeze: 7 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sat Nov 16
55°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 43°F
Max: 61°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 72%
Sun Nov 17
60°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 49°F
Max: 60°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Nov 18
63°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 55°F
Max: 63°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 77%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Nov 19
59°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 47°F
Max: 62°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 86%

More about Canton

About Canton

The city of Canton, IL in Fulton County has an approximate population of 14,704. [6]

Canton Solar Power

Canton, IL Solar Energy

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

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