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Solar Energy in Riverside, IL

Solar Energy in Riverside

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Riverside with an average of 6.3 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Riverside

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Riverside

The total length of the day in Riverside, IL today (December 21, 2024) will be 9 hours and 11 minutes. [More]

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Riverside, IL Solar Energy

Solar Power in Riverside, IL

Solar Energy Data in Riverside, IL

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Riverside, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Riverside

Based on historical Riverside, 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 Riverside. [1]

Riverside has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.87 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 4% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.71 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Riverside that are always titled at the latitude of Riverside (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.5 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.87 kWh/m2/day and approximately 21% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.71 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 Riverside

Solar Radiation Data in Riverside, IL

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Riverside, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Riverside

Riverside, IL has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.83 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Riverside is July with an average of 6.3 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.9 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.86 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Riverside (Illinois) are December with an average of 2.92 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.23 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.51 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Riverside

The average monthly solar radiation level in Riverside, IL, of 4.83 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: Riverside vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Riverside

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:14 am
    • Sunset: 4:25 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:11
Solar Energy Statistics for Riverside

Best Months for Solar in Riverside

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.3 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.74 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.99 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.15 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Riverside

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Solar Power Output in Riverside

The Power of Solar in Riverside, IL

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Riverside, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Riverside

Riverside (IL) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5581.5 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Riverside is July with an average of 585.56 kWhac, followed by May at 547.32 kWhac and August at 546.07 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Riverside (Illinois) are December with an average of 308.12 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 346.57 kWhac and November at 347.04 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Riverside

Riverside Electricity Costs

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Riverside Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Riverside, IL [5]

Sat Dec 21
21°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 20°F
Max: 25°F
Light breeze: 8 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 72%
Sun Dec 22
29°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 23°F
Max: 33°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 79%
Mon Dec 23
37°F
Light Rain
Min: 33°F
Max: 40°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 82%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Dec 24
38°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 34°F
Max: 39°F
Light breeze: 5 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 68%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Dec 25
38°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 35°F
Max: 40°F
Light breeze: 5 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 97%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Dec 26
43°F
Light Rain
Min: 40°F
Max: 45°F
Light breeze: 4 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 99%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Riverside

About Riverside

The village of Riverside, IL in Cook County has an approximate population of 8,875. [6]

Riverside Solar Power

Riverside, IL Solar Energy

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

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