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Solar Energy in Lincoln, IL

Solar Energy in Lincoln

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Lincoln with an average of 6.21 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Lincoln

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Lincoln

The total length of the day in Lincoln, IL today (December 21, 2024) will be 9 hours and 22 minutes. [More]

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Lincoln, IL Solar Energy

Solar Power in Lincoln, IL

Solar Energy Data in Lincoln, IL

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Lincoln, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Lincoln

Based on historical Lincoln, 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 Lincoln. [1]

Lincoln has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.06 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 0% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.07 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Lincoln that are always titled at the latitude of Lincoln (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.69 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.06 kWh/m2/day and approximately 15% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.07 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 Lincoln

Solar Radiation Data in Lincoln, IL

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Lincoln, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Lincoln

Lincoln, IL has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.94 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Lincoln is July with an average of 6.21 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.89 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.89 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Lincoln (Illinois) are December with an average of 3.11 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.65 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.87 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Lincoln

The average monthly solar radiation level in Lincoln, IL, of 4.94 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 26% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 25% 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: Lincoln vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Lincoln

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:14 am
    • Sunset: 4:36 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:22
Solar Energy Statistics for Lincoln

Best Months for Solar in Lincoln

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.21 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.91 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.46 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.35 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Lincoln

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Solar Power Output in Lincoln

The Power of Solar in Lincoln, IL

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Lincoln, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Lincoln

Lincoln (IL) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5628.15 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Lincoln is July with an average of 566.05 kWhac, followed by August at 538.88 kWhac and June at 532.18 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Lincoln (Illinois) are December with an average of 320.55 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 378.41 kWhac and January at 383.14 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Lincoln

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Weather Forecast for Lincoln, IL [5]

Sat Dec 21
28°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 21°F
Max: 31°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 10%
Sun Dec 22
34°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 25°F
Max: 39°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 54%
Mon Dec 23
40°F
Light Rain
Min: 33°F
Max: 46°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 80%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Dec 24
41°F
Light Rain
Min: 33°F
Max: 41°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 77%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Dec 25
45°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 47°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 93%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Dec 26
52°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 47°F
Max: 53°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Lincoln

About Lincoln

The city of Lincoln, IL in Logan County has an approximate population of 14,504. [6]

Lincoln Solar Power

Lincoln, IL Solar Energy

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

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