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Solar Energy in Colchester, IL

Solar Energy in Colchester

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Solar Panels in Colchester

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Colchester

The total length of the day in Colchester, IL today (May 18, 2025) will be 14 hours and 35 minutes. [More]

Solar Power in Colchester, IL

Solar Energy Data in Colchester, IL

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Solar Energy Analysis for Colchester, 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 Colchester

Solar Radiation Data in Colchester, IL

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Solar Radiation Analysis for Colchester, IL

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

Solar Power Levels in Colchester

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Solar Power: Colchester vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Colchester

Sunrise/Sunset for May 18, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 5:42 am
- Sunset: 8:17 pm
- Length of Day: 14:35

Best Months for Solar in Colchester

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Solar Panel Installs in Colchester

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Solar Power Output in Colchester

The Power of Solar in Colchester, IL

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

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Solar Output Analysis for Colchester, IL

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Cost of Utilities in Colchester

Colchester Electricity Costs

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Solar Power Poll: Colchester

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Colchester Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Colchester, IL ^[5]

Sun May 18

69°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 52°F
Max: 76°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 46%

Mon May 19

64°F

Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 54°F
Max: 64°F

Fresh Breeze: 22 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 100%

Tue May 20

68°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 58°F
Max: 75°F

Fresh Breeze: 20 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 87%
Cloud cover: 100%

Wed May 21

52°F

Light Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 57°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 91%
Cloud cover: 100%

Thu May 22

61°F

Light Rain
Min: 47°F
Max: 62°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 88%

Fri May 23

66°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 47°F
Max: 68°F

Light breeze: 7 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 9%

More about Colchester

About Colchester

The city of Colchester, IL in McDonough County has an approximate population of 1,401. ^[6]

Colchester, IL Solar Energy

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