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Solar Energy in Deerfield, IL

Solar Energy in Deerfield

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Deerfield with an average of 6.01 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Deerfield

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Deerfield

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

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Deerfield, IL Solar Energy

Solar Power in Deerfield, IL

Solar Energy Data in Deerfield, IL

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Deerfield, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Deerfield

Based on historical Deerfield, 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 Deerfield. [1]

Deerfield has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.87 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 3% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.75 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Deerfield that are always titled at the latitude of Deerfield (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.5 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.87 kWh/m2/day and approximately 20% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.75 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 Deerfield

Solar Radiation Data in Deerfield, IL

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Deerfield, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Deerfield

Deerfield, IL has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.76 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Deerfield is July with an average of 6.01 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.89 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.71 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Deerfield (Illinois) are December with an average of 2.93 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.17 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.32 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Deerfield

The average monthly solar radiation level in Deerfield, IL, of 4.76 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 21% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 28% 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: Deerfield vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Deerfield

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:15 am
    • Sunset: 4:24 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:9
Solar Energy Statistics for Deerfield

Best Months for Solar in Deerfield

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.01 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.76 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.1 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.17 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Deerfield

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Solar Power Output in Deerfield

The Power of Solar in Deerfield, IL

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Deerfield, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Deerfield

Deerfield (IL) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5508.83 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Deerfield is July with an average of 557.72 kWhac, followed by May at 549.51 kWhac and June at 542.63 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Deerfield (Illinois) are December with an average of 306.57 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 328.37 kWhac and January at 340.55 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Deerfield

Deerfield Electricity Costs

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Deerfield Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Deerfield, IL [5]

Sat Dec 21
18°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 14°F
Max: 21°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 65%
Sun Dec 22
29°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 20°F
Max: 33°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 95%
Mon Dec 23
36°F
Light Rain
Min: 32°F
Max: 38°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 87%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Dec 24
37°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 33°F
Max: 38°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 85%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Dec 25
38°F
Light Rain
Min: 38°F
Max: 38°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 98%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Dec 26
41°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 38°F
Max: 42°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 92%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Deerfield

About Deerfield

The village of Deerfield, IL in Lake County has an approximate population of 18,225. [6]

Deerfield Solar Power

Deerfield, IL Solar Energy

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

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