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Solar Energy in Mackinaw, IL

Solar Energy in Mackinaw

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Mackinaw with an average of 6.06 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Mackinaw

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Mackinaw

The total length of the day in Mackinaw, IL today (December 21, 2024) will be 9 hours and 19 minutes. [More]

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Mackinaw, IL Solar Energy

Solar Power in Mackinaw, IL

Solar Energy Data in Mackinaw, IL

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Mackinaw, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Mackinaw

Based on historical Mackinaw, 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 Mackinaw. [1]

Mackinaw has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.02 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 1% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.98 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Mackinaw that are always titled at the latitude of Mackinaw (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.63 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.02 kWh/m2/day and approximately 16% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.98 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 Mackinaw

Solar Radiation Data in Mackinaw, IL

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Mackinaw, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Mackinaw

Mackinaw, IL has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.95 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Mackinaw is July with an average of 6.06 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.05 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.82 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Mackinaw (Illinois) are December with an average of 3.08 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.63 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.96 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Mackinaw

The average monthly solar radiation level in Mackinaw, IL, of 4.95 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: Mackinaw vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Mackinaw

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:16 am
    • Sunset: 4:35 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:19
Solar Energy Statistics for Mackinaw

Best Months for Solar in Mackinaw

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.06 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.86 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.36 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.31 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Mackinaw

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Solar Power Output in Mackinaw

The Power of Solar in Mackinaw, IL

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Mackinaw, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Mackinaw

Mackinaw (IL) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5657.44 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Mackinaw is July with an average of 558.79 kWhac, followed by August at 553.71 kWhac and June at 530.79 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Mackinaw (Illinois) are December with an average of 318.53 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 378.95 kWhac and February at 385.96 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Mackinaw

Mackinaw Electricity Costs

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Mackinaw Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Mackinaw, IL [5]

Sat Dec 21
27°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 21°F
Max: 30°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 2%
Sun Dec 22
33°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 24°F
Max: 39°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 47%
Mon Dec 23
42°F
Light Rain
Min: 33°F
Max: 45°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Dec 24
40°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 34°F
Max: 40°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 88%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Dec 25
43°F
Light Rain
Min: 41°F
Max: 44°F
Light breeze: 7 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 92%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Dec 26
50°F
Light Rain
Min: 38°F
Max: 53°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 71%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Mackinaw

About Mackinaw

The village of Mackinaw, IL in Tazewell County has an approximate population of 1,950. [6]

Mackinaw Solar Power

Mackinaw, IL Solar Energy

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

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