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Solar Energy in Oakbrook Terrace, IL

Solar Energy in Oakbrook Terrace

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Oakbrook Terrace with an average of 6.17 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Oakbrook Terrace

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Oakbrook Terrace

The total length of the day in Oakbrook Terrace, IL today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 36 minutes. [More]

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Oakbrook Terrace, IL Solar Energy

Solar Power in Oakbrook Terrace, IL

Solar Energy Data in Oakbrook Terrace, IL

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Oakbrook Terrace, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Oakbrook Terrace

Based on historical Oakbrook Terrace, 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 Oakbrook Terrace. [1]

Oakbrook Terrace has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.88 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 4% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.74 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Oakbrook Terrace that are always titled at the latitude of Oakbrook Terrace (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.5 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.88 kWh/m2/day and approximately 20% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.74 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 Oakbrook Terrace

Solar Radiation Data in Oakbrook Terrace, IL

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Oakbrook Terrace.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Oakbrook Terrace, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Oakbrook Terrace

Oakbrook Terrace, IL has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.74 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Oakbrook Terrace is July with an average of 6.17 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.8 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.79 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Oakbrook Terrace (Illinois) are December with an average of 2.85 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.12 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.55 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Oakbrook Terrace vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Oakbrook Terrace

The average monthly solar radiation level in Oakbrook Terrace, IL, of 4.74 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 21% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 28% 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: Oakbrook Terrace vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Oakbrook Terrace 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 Oakbrook Terrace

Sunrise / Sunset in Oakbrook Terrace

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:38 am
    • Sunset: 7:14 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:36
Solar Energy Statistics for Oakbrook Terrace

Best Months for Solar in Oakbrook Terrace

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.17 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.75 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.04 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.17 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Oakbrook Terrace

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Solar Power Output in Oakbrook Terrace

The Power of Solar in Oakbrook Terrace, IL

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Oakbrook Terrace, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Oakbrook Terrace

Oakbrook Terrace (IL) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5464.59 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Oakbrook Terrace is July with an average of 569.52 kWhac, followed by August at 540.69 kWhac and June at 533.19 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Oakbrook Terrace (Illinois) are December with an average of 298.6 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 333.63 kWhac and November at 350.87 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Oakbrook Terrace

Oakbrook Terrace Electricity Costs

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Oakbrook Terrace Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Oakbrook Terrace, IL [5]

Fri Mar 29
45°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 37°F
Max: 57°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 88%
Sat Mar 30
53°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 56°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 83%
Cloud cover: 95%
Sun Mar 31
41°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 39°F
Max: 44°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 74%
Cloud cover: 91%
Mon Apr 1
50°F
Light Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 50°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 80%
Tue Apr 2
40°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 36°F
Max: 45°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 91%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Apr 3
41°F
Light Snow
Min: 32°F
Max: 44°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Oakbrook Terrace

About Oakbrook Terrace

The city of Oakbrook Terrace, IL in DuPage County has an approximate population of 2,134. [6]

Oakbrook Terrace Solar Power

Oakbrook Terrace, IL Solar Energy

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

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