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Solar Energy in Effingham, IL

Solar Energy in Effingham

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Effingham with an average of 6.1 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Effingham

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Effingham

The total length of the day in Effingham, IL today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 34 minutes. [More]

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Effingham, IL Solar Energy

Solar Power in Effingham, IL

Solar Energy Data in Effingham, IL

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Effingham, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Effingham

Based on historical Effingham, 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 Effingham. [1]

Effingham has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.14 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 0% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.16 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Effingham that are always titled at the latitude of Effingham (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.76 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.14 kWh/m2/day and approximately 14% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.16 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 Effingham

Solar Radiation Data in Effingham, IL

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Effingham, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Effingham

Effingham, IL has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.89 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Effingham is August with an average of 6.1 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 5.91 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.83 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Effingham (Illinois) are December with an average of 2.96 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.57 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.94 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Effingham

The average monthly solar radiation level in Effingham, IL, of 4.89 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 24% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 26% 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: Effingham vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Effingham

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:41 am
    • Sunset: 7:15 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:34
Solar Energy Statistics for Effingham

Best Months for Solar in Effingham

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.1 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.84 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.41 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.43 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Effingham

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Solar Power Output in Effingham

The Power of Solar in Effingham, IL

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Effingham, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Effingham

Effingham (IL) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5581.77 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Effingham is August with an average of 558.7 kWhac, followed by July at 542.43 kWhac and June at 527.75 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Effingham (Illinois) are December with an average of 306.96 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 368.87 kWhac and February at 383.72 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Effingham

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Weather Forecast for Effingham, IL [5]

Fri Mar 29
64°F
Light Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 67°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 82%
Sat Mar 30
62°F
Light Rain
Min: 55°F
Max: 65°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 77%
Cloud cover: 54%
Sun Mar 31
70°F
Light Rain
Min: 55°F
Max: 73°F
Moderate breeze: 18 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 74%
Cloud cover: 96%
Mon Apr 1
67°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 61°F
Max: 67°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 88%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
64°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 65°F
Strong breeze: 25 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 1%
Wed Apr 3
47°F
Light Rain
Min: 35°F
Max: 50°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 25%

More about Effingham

About Effingham

The city of Effingham, IL in Effingham County has an approximate population of 12,328. [6]

Effingham Solar Power

Effingham, IL Solar Energy

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

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