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Solar Energy in Seneca, IL

Solar Energy in Seneca

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Seneca with an average of 6.05 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Seneca

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Seneca

The total length of the day in Seneca, IL today (December 21, 2024) will be 9 hours and 15 minutes. [More]

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Seneca, IL Solar Energy

Solar Power in Seneca, IL

Solar Energy Data in Seneca, IL

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Seneca, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Seneca

Based on historical Seneca, 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 Seneca. [1]

Seneca has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.93 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.84 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Seneca that are always titled at the latitude of Seneca (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.52 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.93 kWh/m2/day and approximately 18% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.84 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 Seneca

Solar Radiation Data in Seneca, IL

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Seneca, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Seneca

Seneca, 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 Seneca is July with an average of 6.05 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.84 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.82 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Seneca (Illinois) are December with an average of 3.01 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.42 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.66 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Seneca

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

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Seneca

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:15 am
    • Sunset: 4:30 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:15
Solar Energy Statistics for Seneca

Best Months for Solar in Seneca

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.05 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.83 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.31 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.27 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Seneca

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Solar Power Output in Seneca

The Power of Solar in Seneca, IL

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Seneca, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Seneca

Seneca (IL) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5567.25 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Seneca is July with an average of 559.41 kWhac, followed by May at 536.76 kWhac and August at 535.87 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Seneca (Illinois) are December with an average of 319.43 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 356.62 kWhac and November at 361.05 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Seneca

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Weather Forecast for Seneca, IL [5]

Sat Dec 21
20°F
Few Clouds
Min: 13°F
Max: 25°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 18%
Sun Dec 22
31°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 19°F
Max: 36°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 78%
Mon Dec 23
40°F
Light Rain
Min: 33°F
Max: 44°F
Moderate breeze: 17 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: 9 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Dec 25
41°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 37°F
Max: 42°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 96%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Dec 26
46°F
Light Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 48°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 99%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Seneca

About Seneca

The village of Seneca, IL in LaSalle County has an approximate population of 2,371. [6]

Seneca Solar Power

Seneca, IL Solar Energy

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

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