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Solar Energy in Ottawa, IL

Solar Energy in Ottawa

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

Solar Panels in Ottawa

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Ottawa

The total length of the day in Ottawa, IL today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 33 minutes. [More]

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Ottawa, IL Solar Energy

Solar Power in Ottawa, IL

Solar Energy Data in Ottawa, IL

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Ottawa, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Ottawa

Based on historical Ottawa, 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 Ottawa. [1]

Ottawa has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.92 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 1% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.87 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Ottawa that are always titled at the latitude of Ottawa (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.54 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.92 kWh/m2/day and approximately 17% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.87 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 Ottawa

Solar Radiation Data in Ottawa, IL

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Ottawa, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Ottawa

Ottawa, IL has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.84 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Ottawa is July with an average of 6.06 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.97 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.91 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Ottawa (Illinois) are December with an average of 3.08 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.31 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.61 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Ottawa

The average monthly solar radiation level in Ottawa, IL, of 4.84 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 23% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 27% 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: Ottawa vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Ottawa

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:43 am
    • Sunset: 7:16 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:33
Solar Energy Statistics for Ottawa

Best Months for Solar in Ottawa

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.06 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.81 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.29 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.24 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Ottawa

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Solar Power Output in Ottawa

The Power of Solar in Ottawa, IL

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Ottawa, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Ottawa

Ottawa (IL) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5547.22 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Ottawa is July with an average of 553.56 kWhac, followed by August at 547.78 kWhac and May at 541.25 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Ottawa (Illinois) are December with an average of 321.01 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 346.64 kWhac and November at 359.81 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Ottawa

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Weather Forecast for Ottawa, IL [5]

Thu Mar 28
50°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 31°F
Max: 54°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 68%
Fri Mar 29
55°F
Light Rain
Min: 38°F
Max: 65°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 92%
Sat Mar 30
59°F
Light Rain
Min: 50°F
Max: 60°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 76%
Cloud cover: 96%
Sun Mar 31
45°F
Light Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 49°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 88%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
50°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 52°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 88%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
41°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 38°F
Max: 51°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 90%
Cloud cover: 99%

More about Ottawa

About Ottawa

The city of Ottawa, IL in LaSalle County has an approximate population of 18,768. [6]

Ottawa Solar Power

Ottawa, IL Solar Energy

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

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