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Solar Energy in Ringwood, IL

Solar Energy in Ringwood

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Ringwood with an average of 6.11 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Ringwood

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Ringwood

The total length of the day in Ringwood, IL today (December 21, 2024) will be 9 hours and 8 minutes. [More]

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Ringwood, IL Solar Energy

Solar Power in Ringwood, IL

Solar Energy Data in Ringwood, IL

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Ringwood, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Ringwood

Based on historical Ringwood, 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 Ringwood. [1]

Ringwood has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.85 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 3% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.75 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Ringwood that are always titled at the latitude of Ringwood (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.46 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.85 kWh/m2/day and approximately 19% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.75 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 Ringwood

Solar Radiation Data in Ringwood, IL

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Ringwood, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Ringwood

Ringwood, 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 Ringwood is August with an average of 6.11 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 6.08 kWh/m2/day and June at 6.01 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Ringwood (Illinois) are January with an average of 3.02 kWh/m2/day, followed by December with an average of 3.13 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.48 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Ringwood

The average monthly solar radiation level in Ringwood, 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: Ringwood vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Ringwood

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:17 am
    • Sunset: 4:25 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:8
Solar Energy Statistics for Ringwood

Best Months for Solar in Ringwood

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.11 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.75 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.15 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.16 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Ringwood

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Solar Power Output in Ringwood

The Power of Solar in Ringwood, IL

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Ringwood, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Ringwood

Ringwood (IL) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5589.94 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Ringwood is August with an average of 571.46 kWhac, followed by July at 568.08 kWhac and June at 548.26 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Ringwood (Illinois) are January with an average of 320.42 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 330.6 kWhac and November at 348.5 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Ringwood

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Weather Forecast for Ringwood, IL [5]

Sat Dec 21
17°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 6°F
Max: 18°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 73%
Cloud cover: 71%
Sun Dec 22
26°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 12°F
Max: 31°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 76%
Cloud cover: 75%
Mon Dec 23
35°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 31°F
Max: 36°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Dec 24
33°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 22°F
Max: 35°F
Light breeze: 7 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 85%
Cloud cover: 52%
Wed Dec 25
36°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 34°F
Max: 38°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 99%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Dec 26
41°F
Light Rain
Min: 38°F
Max: 43°F
Light breeze: 7 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 99%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Ringwood

About Ringwood

The village of Ringwood, IL in McHenry County has an approximate population of 836. [6]

Ringwood Solar Power

Ringwood, IL Solar Energy

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

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