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Solar Energy in Golden, IL

Solar Energy in Golden

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Golden with an average of 6.27 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Golden

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Golden

The total length of the day in Golden, IL today (May 05, 2024) will be 14 hours and 8 minutes. [More]

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Golden, IL Solar Energy

Solar Power in Golden, IL

Solar Energy Data in Golden, IL

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Golden, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Golden

Based on historical Golden, 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 Golden. [1]

Golden has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.09 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.17 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Golden that are always titled at the latitude of Golden (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.74 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.09 kWh/m2/day and approximately 14% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.17 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 Golden

Solar Radiation Data in Golden, IL

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Golden, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Golden

Golden, IL has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.03 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Golden is July with an average of 6.27 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.13 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.96 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Golden (Illinois) are December with an average of 3.19 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.82 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.03 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Golden

The average monthly solar radiation level in Golden, IL, of 5.03 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: Golden vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Golden

  • Sunrise/Sunset for May 05, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 5:56 am
    • Sunset: 8:04 pm
    • Length of Day: 14:8
Solar Energy Statistics for Golden

Best Months for Solar in Golden

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.27 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.99 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.74 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.46 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Golden

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Solar Power Output in Golden

The Power of Solar in Golden, IL

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Golden, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Golden

Golden (IL) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5706.88 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Golden is July with an average of 568.8 kWhac, followed by August at 563 kWhac and June at 540.28 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Golden (Illinois) are December with an average of 329.31 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 383.62 kWhac and November at 391.53 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Golden

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Weather Forecast for Golden, IL [5]

Sun May 5
63°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 48°F
Max: 66°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon May 6
60°F
Light Rain
Min: 54°F
Max: 65°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 93%
Cloud cover: 93%
Tue May 7
75°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 59°F
Max: 76°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 71%
Cloud cover: 25%
Wed May 8
73°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 56°F
Max: 73°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 69%
Thu May 9
64°F
Light Rain
Min: 51°F
Max: 64°F
Moderate breeze: 18 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 72%
Cloud cover: 69%
Fri May 10
59°F
Light Rain
Min: 47°F
Max: 60°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 93%

More about Golden

About Golden

The village of Golden, IL in Adams County has an approximate population of 644. [6]

Golden Solar Power

Golden, IL Solar Energy

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

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