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Solar Energy in Central City, IL

Solar Energy in Central City

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Central City with an average of 6.02 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Central City

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Central City

The total length of the day in Central City, IL today (November 14, 2024) will be 10 hours and 9 minutes. [More]

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Central City, IL Solar Energy

Solar Power in Central City, IL

Solar Energy Data in Central City, IL

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Central City, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Central City

Based on historical Central City, 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 Central City. [1]

Central City has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.18 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 1% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.22 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Central City that are always titled at the latitude of Central City (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.79 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.18 kWh/m2/day and approximately 14% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.22 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 Central City

Solar Radiation Data in Central City, IL

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Central City.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Central City, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Central City

Central City, IL has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.04 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Central City is August with an average of 6.02 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 5.98 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.96 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Central City (Illinois) are December with an average of 2.99 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.74 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.28 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Central City vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Central City

The average monthly solar radiation level in Central City, IL, of 5.04 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: Central City vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Central City 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 Central City

Sunrise / Sunset in Central City

  • Sunrise/Sunset for November 14, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:36 am
    • Sunset: 4:45 pm
    • Length of Day: 10:9
Solar Energy Statistics for Central City

Best Months for Solar in Central City

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.02 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.94 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.5 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.43 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Central City

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Solar Power Output in Central City

The Power of Solar in Central City, IL

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Central City, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Central City

Central City (IL) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5708.3 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Central City is August with an average of 553.82 kWhac, followed by July at 546.79 kWhac and September at 535.68 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Central City (Illinois) are December with an average of 308.53 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 386.01 kWhac and February at 406.34 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Central City

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Central City Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Central City, IL [5]

Thu Nov 14
52°F
Light Rain
Min: 47°F
Max: 56°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 83%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Nov 15
55°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 43°F
Max: 59°F
Light breeze: 7 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sat Nov 16
58°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 43°F
Max: 63°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 61%
Sun Nov 17
63°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 49°F
Max: 67°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 99%
Mon Nov 18
68°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 56°F
Max: 69°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 99%
Tue Nov 19
70°F
Light Rain
Min: 55°F
Max: 70°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 22%

More about Central City

About Central City

The village of Central City, IL in Marion County has an approximate population of 1,172. [6]

Central City Solar Power

Central City, IL Solar Energy

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

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