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Solar Energy in Pekin, IL

Solar Energy in Pekin

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Pekin with an average of 6.1 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Pekin

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Pekin

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

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Pekin, IL Solar Energy

Solar Power in Pekin, IL

Solar Energy Data in Pekin, IL

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Pekin, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Pekin

Based on historical Pekin, 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 Pekin. [1]

Pekin has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.02 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 0% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Pekin that are always titled at the latitude of Pekin (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.66 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.02 kWh/m2/day and approximately 17% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4 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 Pekin

Solar Radiation Data in Pekin, IL

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Pekin, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Pekin

Pekin, IL has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.91 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Pekin is July with an average of 6.1 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 5.92 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.85 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Pekin (Illinois) are December with an average of 3.07 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.47 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.79 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Pekin

The average monthly solar radiation level in Pekin, IL, of 4.91 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 25% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 26% 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: Pekin vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Pekin

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:17 am
    • Sunset: 4:36 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:19
Solar Energy Statistics for Pekin

Best Months for Solar in Pekin

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.1 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.89 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.41 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.33 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Pekin

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Solar Power Output in Pekin

The Power of Solar in Pekin, IL

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Pekin, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Pekin

Pekin (IL) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5606.73 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Pekin is July with an average of 556.61 kWhac, followed by September at 539.04 kWhac and August at 536.74 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Pekin (Illinois) are December with an average of 317.36 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 363.18 kWhac and November at 371.69 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Pekin

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Pekin Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Pekin, IL [5]

Sat Dec 21
25°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 23°F
Max: 30°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 68%
Cloud cover: 1%
Sun Dec 22
34°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 25°F
Max: 39°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 48%
Mon Dec 23
42°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 33°F
Max: 48°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 77%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Dec 24
41°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 33°F
Max: 43°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 74%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Dec 25
43°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 44°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 97%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Dec 26
48°F
Light Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 50°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 98%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Pekin

About Pekin

The city of Pekin, IL in Tazewell County has an approximate population of 34,094. [6]

Pekin Solar Power

Pekin, IL Solar Energy

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

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