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Solar Energy in Crete, IL

Solar Energy in Crete

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Crete with an average of 6.13 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Crete

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Crete

The total length of the day in Crete, IL today (December 21, 2024) will be 9 hours and 13 minutes. [More]

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Crete, IL Solar Energy

Solar Power in Crete, IL

Solar Energy Data in Crete, IL

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Crete, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Crete

Based on historical Crete, 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 Crete. [1]

Crete has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.89 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 5% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.72 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Crete that are always titled at the latitude of Crete (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.48 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.89 kWh/m2/day and approximately 20% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.72 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 Crete

Solar Radiation Data in Crete, IL

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Crete, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Crete

Crete, IL has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.8 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Crete is July with an average of 6.13 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.09 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.82 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Crete (Illinois) are December with an average of 2.85 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.33 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.47 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Crete

The average monthly solar radiation level in Crete, IL, of 4.8 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 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: Crete vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Crete

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:12 am
    • Sunset: 4:25 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:13
Solar Energy Statistics for Crete

Best Months for Solar in Crete

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.13 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.79 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.11 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.21 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Crete

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Solar Power Output in Crete

The Power of Solar in Crete, IL

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Crete, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Crete

Crete (IL) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5523.15 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Crete is August with an average of 565.95 kWhac, followed by July at 564.81 kWhac and June at 533.94 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Crete (Illinois) are December with an average of 302.2 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 337.02 kWhac and January at 350.46 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Crete

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Weather Forecast for Crete, IL [5]

Sat Dec 21
26°F
Few Clouds
Min: 20°F
Max: 27°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 18%
Sun Dec 22
29°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 20°F
Max: 32°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 55%
Mon Dec 23
37°F
Light Rain
Min: 31°F
Max: 42°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 85%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Dec 24
37°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 34°F
Max: 38°F
Light breeze: 7 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 73%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Dec 25
41°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 35°F
Max: 43°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 92%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Dec 26
46°F
Light Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 47°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 99%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Crete

About Crete

The village of Crete, IL in Will County has an approximate population of 8,259. [6]

Crete Solar Power

Crete, IL Solar Energy

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

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