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Solar Energy in Payson, IL

Solar Energy in Payson

The month of September has the highest historical solar radition values in Payson with an average of 6.16 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Payson

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Payson

The total length of the day in Payson, IL today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 34 minutes. [More]

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Payson, IL Solar Energy

Solar Power in Payson, IL

Solar Energy Data in Payson, IL

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Payson, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Payson

Based on historical Payson, 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 Payson. [1]

Payson has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.14 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 3% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.27 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Payson that are always titled at the latitude of Payson (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.8 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.14 kWh/m2/day and approximately 12% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.27 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 Payson

Solar Radiation Data in Payson, IL

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Payson, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Payson

Payson, IL has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.09 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Payson is September with an average of 6.16 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 6.13 kWh/m2/day and August at 6.11 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Payson (Illinois) are December with an average of 3.2 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.89 kWh/m2/day and November at 4 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Payson

The average monthly solar radiation level in Payson, IL, of 5.09 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 30% 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: Payson vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Payson

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:52 am
    • Sunset: 7:26 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:34
Solar Energy Statistics for Payson

Best Months for Solar in Payson

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation September (6.16 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.96 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.72 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.43 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Payson

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Solar Power Output in Payson

The Power of Solar in Payson, IL

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Payson, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Payson

Payson (IL) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5786.48 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Payson is July with an average of 561.33 kWhac, followed by August at 558.36 kWhac and September at 557.95 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Payson (Illinois) are December with an average of 330.31 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 387.48 kWhac and November at 388.59 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Payson

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Weather Forecast for Payson, IL [5]

Fri Mar 29
67°F
Light Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 68°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 95%
Sat Mar 30
65°F
Light Rain
Min: 56°F
Max: 66°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 67%
Sun Mar 31
67°F
Light Rain
Min: 52°F
Max: 71°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 80%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
57°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 51°F
Max: 65°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 98%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
45°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 39°F
Max: 60°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 83%
Cloud cover: 97%
Wed Apr 3
48°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 35°F
Max: 51°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 46%

More about Payson

About Payson

The village of Payson, IL in Adams County has an approximate population of 1,026. [6]

Payson Solar Power

Payson, IL Solar Energy

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

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