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Solar Energy in New Minden, IL

Solar Energy in New Minden

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in New Minden with an average of 6.15 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in New Minden

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

Sunrise & Sunset in New Minden

The total length of the day in New Minden, IL today (May 02, 2024) will be 13 hours and 55 minutes. [More]

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New Minden, IL Solar Energy

Solar Power in New Minden, IL

Solar Energy Data in New Minden, IL

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for New Minden, IL

Solar Radiation Data in New Minden

Based on historical New Minden, 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 New Minden. [1]

New Minden has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.22 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 1% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.28 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in New Minden that are always titled at the latitude of New Minden (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.84 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.22 kWh/m2/day and approximately 13% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.28 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 New Minden

Solar Radiation Data in New Minden, IL

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in New Minden.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for New Minden, IL

Solar Radiation Data in New Minden

New Minden, IL has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.08 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in New Minden is August with an average of 6.15 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 6.12 kWh/m2/day and July at 5.97 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in New Minden (Illinois) are December with an average of 3.35 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.8 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.22 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: New Minden vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in New Minden

The average monthly solar radiation level in New Minden, IL, of 5.08 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 29% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 23% 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: New Minden vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average New Minden 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 New Minden

Sunrise / Sunset in New Minden

  • Sunrise/Sunset for May 02, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 5:56 am
    • Sunset: 7:51 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:55
Solar Energy Statistics for New Minden

Best Months for Solar in New Minden

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.15 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.95 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (5.47 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.5 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in New Minden

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Solar Power Output in New Minden

The Power of Solar in New Minden, IL

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for New Minden, IL

Solar Radiation Data in New Minden

New Minden (IL) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5744.69 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in New Minden is August with an average of 569.37 kWhac, followed by June at 547.32 kWhac and July at 545.16 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in New Minden (Illinois) are December with an average of 340.51 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 390.17 kWhac and January at 391.88 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in New Minden

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New Minden Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for New Minden, IL [5]

Thu May 2
79°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 63°F
Max: 81°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 87%
Fri May 3
70°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 61°F
Max: 72°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 75%
Sat May 4
76°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 59°F
Max: 79°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 12%
Sun May 5
68°F
Light Rain
Min: 55°F
Max: 69°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 74%
Cloud cover: 99%
Mon May 6
74°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 63°F
Max: 77°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 80%
Cloud cover: 96%
Tue May 7
77°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 67°F
Max: 81°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 80%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about New Minden

About New Minden

The village of New Minden, IL in Washington County has an approximate population of 215. [6]

New Minden Solar Power

New Minden, IL Solar Energy

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

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