Illinois, USA
Solar Blog in Illinois
Solar guides, tips and news relevant to homeowners in Illinois.
Avg sun hours/day
4.3 hrs
Avg electricity rate
$0.156/kWh
Monthly savings (5 kW)
$101
Top incentive: Illinois Shines SREC program
Solar guides and tips for Illinois homeowners.
Open Solar BlogWhy solar makes sense in Illinois
With 4.3 peak sun hours per day and a residential rate of $0.156/kWh, a 5 kW rooftop system in Illinois typically offsets $101/month in electricity costs. Combined with Illinois Shines SREC program, payback periods commonly land in the 4–7 year range. Use the tools above to size your system and download a free personalised quote.