Based on historical Galva, 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 Galva.[1]
Galva has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.97 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately equal to the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.97 kWh/m2/day. [1]
Solar installations in Galva that are always titled at the latitude of Galva (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.58 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.97 kWh/m2/day and approximately 15% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.97 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 Galva
Solar Radiation Data in Galva, IL
See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Galva.
* Amounts listed in kWh/m2/day (kilowatt hours per square meter per day)
Solar Radiation Analysis for Galva, IL
Galva, IL has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.85 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]
The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Galva is July with an average of 6.15 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.87 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.83 kWh/m2/day. [1]
The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Galva (Illinois) are December with an average of 3.03 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.31 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.79 kWh/m2/day. [1]
Solar Power Comparison: Galva vs. the U.S.
Solar Power Levels in Galva
The average monthly solar radiation level in Galva, IL, of 4.85 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 23% 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: Galva vs. the U.S.
Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Galva 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).
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Solar Power Output in Galva
The Power of Solar in Galva, IL
Monthly AC solar system output averages for Galva (il). Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in Galva. [2]
* Amounts listed in kWhac (kilowatt hours (AC))
Solar Output Analysis for Galva, IL
Galva (IL) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5566.49 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]
The month with the highest historical solar power output in Galva is July with an average of 567.76 kWhac, followed by August at 539.52 kWhac and June at 537.45 kWhac. [2]
The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Galva (Illinois) are December with an average of 313.67 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 346.28 kWhac and November at 370.9 kWhac. [2]
Cost of Utilities in Galva
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More about Galva
About Galva
The city of Galva, IL in Henry County has an approximate population of 2,589. [6]
Galva, IL Solar Energy
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Did you know?
The solar energy that strikes the Earth in one hour could provide all of the Earth's energy needs for a complete year.