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Solar Energy in Summit, IL

Solar Energy in Summit

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Summit with an average of 6.09 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Summit

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Summit

The total length of the day in Summit, IL today (December 21, 2024) will be 9 hours and 12 minutes. [More]

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Summit, IL Solar Energy

Solar Power in Summit, IL

Solar Energy Data in Summit, IL

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Summit, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Summit

Based on historical Summit, 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 Summit. [1]

Summit 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 Summit that are always titled at the latitude of Summit (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.5 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% 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 Summit

Solar Radiation Data in Summit, IL

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Summit, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Summit

Summit, IL has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.81 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Summit is July with an average of 6.09 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.95 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.76 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Summit (Illinois) are December with an average of 2.83 kWh/m2/day, followed by November with an average of 3.44 kWh/m2/day and January at 3.44 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Summit

The average monthly solar radiation level in Summit, IL, of 4.81 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 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: Summit vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Summit

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:13 am
    • Sunset: 4:25 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:12
Solar Energy Statistics for Summit

Best Months for Solar in Summit

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.09 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.73 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.96 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.14 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Summit

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Solar Power Output in Summit

The Power of Solar in Summit, IL

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Summit, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Summit

Summit (IL) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5558.98 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Summit is July with an average of 566.9 kWhac, followed by June at 543.55 kWhac and May at 542.56 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Summit (Illinois) are December with an average of 297.06 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 342.78 kWhac and January at 361.92 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Summit

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Weather Forecast for Summit, IL [5]

Sat Dec 21
21°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 15°F
Max: 25°F
Light breeze: 8 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 51%
Sun Dec 22
29°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 23°F
Max: 33°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 79%
Mon Dec 23
37°F
Light Rain
Min: 32°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
39°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 35°F
Max: 40°F
Light breeze: 5 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 97%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Dec 26
44°F
Light Rain
Min: 40°F
Max: 45°F
Light breeze: 5 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 99%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Summit

About Summit

The village of Summit, IL in Cook County has an approximate population of 11,054. [6]

Summit Solar Power

Summit, IL Solar Energy

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

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