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Solar Energy in Wheeling, IL

Solar Energy in Wheeling

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Wheeling with an average of 6.12 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Wheeling

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Wheeling

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

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Wheeling, IL Solar Energy

Solar Power in Wheeling, IL

Solar Energy Data in Wheeling, IL

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Wheeling, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Wheeling

Based on historical Wheeling, 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 Wheeling. [1]

Wheeling has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.89 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.81 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Wheeling that are always titled at the latitude of Wheeling (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.53 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.89 kWh/m2/day and approximately 19% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.81 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 Wheeling

Solar Radiation Data in Wheeling, IL

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Wheeling, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Wheeling

Wheeling, 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 Wheeling is July with an average of 6.12 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.99 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.93 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Wheeling (Illinois) are December with an average of 2.83 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.05 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.43 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Wheeling

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

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Wheeling

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:15 am
    • Sunset: 4:24 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:9
Solar Energy Statistics for Wheeling

Best Months for Solar in Wheeling

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.12 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.8 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.22 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.22 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Wheeling

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Solar Power Output in Wheeling

The Power of Solar in Wheeling, IL

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Wheeling, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Wheeling

Wheeling (IL) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5518.66 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Wheeling is July with an average of 566.26 kWhac, followed by August at 556.95 kWhac and May at 552.64 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Wheeling (Illinois) are December with an average of 300.92 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 325.42 kWhac and November at 340.15 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Wheeling

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Weather Forecast for Wheeling, IL [5]

Sat Dec 21
20°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 15°F
Max: 20°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sun Dec 22
28°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 20°F
Max: 33°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 68%
Cloud cover: 83%
Mon Dec 23
36°F
Light Rain
Min: 33°F
Max: 37°F
Moderate breeze: 12 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 90%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Dec 24
35°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 31°F
Max: 37°F
Light breeze: 6 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 77%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Dec 25
38°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 36°F
Max: 40°F
Light breeze: 7 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 98%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Dec 26
42°F
Light Rain
Min: 40°F
Max: 43°F
Light breeze: 5 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 99%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Wheeling

About Wheeling

The village of Wheeling, IL in Cook County has an approximate population of 37,648. [6]

Wheeling Solar Power

Wheeling, IL Solar Energy

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

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