Solar Energy LocalSolar Energy Local
Solar Energy & Solar Power Resources

Solar Energy in Walnut, IL

Solar Energy in Walnut

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Walnut with an average of 6 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Walnut

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Walnut

The total length of the day in Walnut, IL today (December 30, 2024) will be 9 hours and 16 minutes. [More]

Compare Solar Quotes
Compare Solar Quotes
Walnut, IL Solar Energy

Solar Power in Walnut, IL

Solar Energy Data in Walnut, IL

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Walnut, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Walnut

Based on historical Walnut, 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 Walnut. [1]

Walnut has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.94 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately equal to the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.94 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Walnut that are always titled at the latitude of Walnut (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.56 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.94 kWh/m2/day and approximately 16% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.94 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 Walnut

Solar Radiation Data in Walnut, IL

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Walnut, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Walnut

Walnut, IL has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.8 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Walnut is July with an average of 6 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.76 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.75 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Walnut (Illinois) are December with an average of 2.97 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.28 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.47 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Compare Solar Quotes
Compare Solar Quotes

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

Solar Power Levels in Walnut

The average monthly solar radiation level in Walnut, IL, of 4.8 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: Walnut vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Walnut

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 30, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:23 am
    • Sunset: 4:39 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:16
Solar Energy Statistics for Walnut

Best Months for Solar in Walnut

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.83 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.44 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.27 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Walnut

We do not currently have data on solar panel installations in the village of Walnut, IL at this current time.

Solar Power Output in Walnut

The Power of Solar in Walnut, IL

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Walnut, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Walnut

Walnut (IL) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5499.39 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Walnut is July with an average of 547.83 kWhac, followed by May at 536.1 kWhac and August at 535.67 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Walnut (Illinois) are December with an average of 308.77 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 336.73 kWhac and January at 349.47 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Walnut

Walnut Electricity Costs

Sorry, Walnut residential electricity prices are currently unavailable.

Please check back later.

Solar Power Poll: Walnut

Vote now: Given all of the data and analysis provided for Walnut, is solar power a good choice for residents of this village?

Yes, solar power is a great option  
No, solar power isn't a good option

Walnut Natural Gas Costs

Sorry, Illinois residential natural gas prices are currently unavailable.

Please check back later.

Weather Forecast for Walnut, IL [5]

Mon Dec 30
42°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 34°F
Max: 46°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 10%
Tue Dec 31
40°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 29°F
Max: 40°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 71%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Jan 1
29°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 24°F
Max: 30°F
Moderate breeze: 18 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 6%
Thu Jan 2
30°F
Light Snow
Min: 24°F
Max: 30°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Jan 3
21°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 17°F
Max: 23°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 6%
Sat Jan 4
19°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 13°F
Max: 21°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about Walnut

About Walnut

The village of Walnut, IL in Bureau County has an approximate population of 1,416. [6]

Walnut Solar Power

Walnut, IL Solar Energy

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

Did you know?

Solar power is renewable, does not produce any pollutants and is one of the cleanest source of energy.

Other Cities in Illinois

ZIP Codes in IL


Go

References

[ X ]

Is solar right for your home?

Take the first step toward powering your home with solar energy.

Start now with an online solar savings estimate.