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Solar Energy in Wapella, IL

Solar Energy in Wapella

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Wapella with an average of 6.13 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Wapella

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Wapella

The total length of the day in Wapella, IL today (April 24, 2025) will be 13 hours and 43 minutes. [More]

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Wapella, IL Solar Energy

Solar Power in Wapella, IL

Solar Energy Data in Wapella, IL

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Wapella, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Wapella

Based on historical Wapella, 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 Wapella. [1]

Wapella has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.05 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately equal to the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.05 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Wapella that are always titled at the latitude of Wapella (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.67 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.05 kWh/m2/day and approximately 15% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.05 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 Wapella

Solar Radiation Data in Wapella, IL

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Wapella, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Wapella

Wapella, IL has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.94 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Wapella is August with an average of 6.13 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 6.1 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.91 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Wapella (Illinois) are December with an average of 2.98 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.41 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.94 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Wapella

The average monthly solar radiation level in Wapella, IL, of 4.94 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 26% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 25% 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: Wapella vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Wapella

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 24, 2025 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:02 am
    • Sunset: 7:45 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:43
Solar Energy Statistics for Wapella

Best Months for Solar in Wapella

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.13 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.89 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.46 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.35 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Wapella

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Solar Power Output in Wapella

The Power of Solar in Wapella, IL

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Wapella, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Wapella

Wapella (IL) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5655.41 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Wapella is July with an average of 562.45 kWhac, followed by August at 560.55 kWhac and May at 540.08 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Wapella (Illinois) are December with an average of 310.33 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 360.23 kWhac and February at 382.36 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Wapella

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Wapella Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Wapella, IL [5]

Thu Apr 24
77°F
Few Clouds
Min: 54°F
Max: 81°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 22%
Fri Apr 25
76°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 52°F
Max: 76°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 56%
Sat Apr 26
55°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 43°F
Max: 60°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 43%
Sun Apr 27
64°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 42°F
Max: 67°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 3%
Mon Apr 28
74°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 53°F
Max: 75°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 99%
Tue Apr 29
77°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 61°F
Max: 77°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 96%

More about Wapella

About Wapella

The village of Wapella, IL in De Witt County has an approximate population of 558. [6]

Wapella Solar Power

Wapella, IL Solar Energy

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