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Solar Energy in Bloomington, IL

Solar Energy in Bloomington

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Solar Panels in Bloomington

Solar panels in Bloomington that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in Bloomington

The total length of the day in Bloomington, IL today (May 18, 2025) will be 14 hours and 36 minutes. [More]

Solar Power in Bloomington, IL

Solar Energy Data in Bloomington, IL

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Solar Energy Analysis for Bloomington, IL

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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 Bloomington

Solar Radiation Data in Bloomington, IL

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Solar Radiation Analysis for Bloomington, IL

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

Solar Power Levels in Bloomington

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Solar Power: Bloomington vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Bloomington solar radiation levels compare to average levels in a city with historcially high levels (NV) and a city with historically low levels (WA). ^[1]

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Solar Data & Statistics for Bloomington

Sunrise / Sunset in Bloomington

Sunrise/Sunset for May 18, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 5:34 am
- Sunset: 8:10 pm
- Length of Day: 14:36

Best Months for Solar in Bloomington

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Solar Panel Installs in Bloomington

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Solar Power Output in Bloomington

The Power of Solar in Bloomington, IL

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

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Solar Output Analysis for Bloomington, IL

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Cost of Utilities in Bloomington

Bloomington Electricity Costs

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Solar Power Poll: Bloomington

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Bloomington Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Bloomington, IL ^[5]

Sun May 18

70°F

Few Clouds
Min: 50°F
Max: 72°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 22%

Mon May 19

66°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 49°F
Max: 71°F

Moderate breeze: 17 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 73%

Tue May 20

59°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 55°F
Max: 63°F

Fresh Breeze: 21 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 92%
Cloud cover: 100%

Wed May 21

51°F

Light Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 56°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 89%
Cloud cover: 100%

Thu May 22

60°F

Light Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 62°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 3%

Fri May 23

64°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 51°F
Max: 65°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 10%

More about Bloomington

About Bloomington

The city of Bloomington, IL in McLean County has an approximate population of 76,610. ^[6]

Bloomington, IL Solar Energy

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