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Solar Energy in Rockdale, IL

Solar Energy in Rockdale

The month of June has the highest historical solar radition values in Rockdale with an average of 5.88 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Rockdale

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Rockdale

The total length of the day in Rockdale, IL today (December 21, 2024) will be 9 hours and 13 minutes. [More]

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Rockdale, IL Solar Energy

Solar Power in Rockdale, IL

Solar Energy Data in Rockdale, IL

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Rockdale, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Rockdale

Based on historical Rockdale, 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 Rockdale. [1]

Rockdale has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.88 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 5% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.71 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Rockdale that are always titled at the latitude of Rockdale (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.48 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.88 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 Rockdale

Solar Radiation Data in Rockdale, IL

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Rockdale, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Rockdale

Rockdale, IL has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.78 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Rockdale is June with an average of 5.88 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.81 kWh/m2/day and July at 5.79 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Rockdale (Illinois) are December with an average of 2.86 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.06 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.69 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Rockdale

The average monthly solar radiation level in Rockdale, IL, of 4.78 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 22% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 28% 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: Rockdale vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Rockdale

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:14 am
    • Sunset: 4:27 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:13
Solar Energy Statistics for Rockdale

Best Months for Solar in Rockdale

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation June (5.88 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.73 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.98 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.15 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Rockdale

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Solar Power Output in Rockdale

The Power of Solar in Rockdale, IL

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Rockdale, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Rockdale

Rockdale (IL) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5494.75 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Rockdale is May with an average of 544.36 kWhac, followed by August at 540.14 kWhac and June at 536.78 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Rockdale (Illinois) are December with an average of 302.7 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 321.71 kWhac and November at 364.16 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Rockdale

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Rockdale Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Rockdale, IL [5]

Sat Dec 21
22°F
Few Clouds
Min: 17°F
Max: 24°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 11%
Sun Dec 22
29°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 17°F
Max: 33°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 68%
Cloud cover: 76%
Mon Dec 23
39°F
Light Rain
Min: 31°F
Max: 43°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 79%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Dec 24
38°F
Light Rain
Min: 33°F
Max: 39°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 72%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Dec 25
40°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 36°F
Max: 42°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 95%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Dec 26
45°F
Light Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 47°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 99%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Rockdale

About Rockdale

The village of Rockdale, IL in Will County has an approximate population of 1,976. [6]

Rockdale Solar Power

Rockdale, IL Solar Energy

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

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