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Solar Energy in Macon, IL

Solar Energy in Macon

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Solar Panels in Macon

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Macon

The total length of the day in Macon, IL today (May 18, 2025) will be 14 hours and 32 minutes. [More]

Solar Power in Macon, IL

Solar Energy Data in Macon, IL

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Solar Energy Analysis for Macon, 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 Macon

Solar Radiation Data in Macon, IL

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Solar Radiation Analysis for Macon, IL

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

Solar Power Levels in Macon

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Solar Power: Macon vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Macon

Sunrise/Sunset for May 18, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 5:36 am
- Sunset: 8:08 pm
- Length of Day: 14:32

Best Months for Solar in Macon

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Solar Panel Installs in Macon

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Solar Power Output in Macon

The Power of Solar in Macon, IL

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

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Solar Output Analysis for Macon, IL

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Cost of Utilities in Macon

Macon Electricity Costs

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Solar Power Poll: Macon

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Macon Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Macon, IL ^[5]

Sun May 18

72°F

Few Clouds
Min: 54°F
Max: 76°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 19%

Mon May 19

54°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 53°F
Max: 63°F

Moderate breeze: 17 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 91%
Cloud cover: 100%

Tue May 20

63°F

Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 59°F
Max: 74°F

Moderate breeze: 18 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 88%
Cloud cover: 100%

Wed May 21

54°F

Light Rain
Min: 50°F
Max: 61°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 90%
Cloud cover: 100%

Thu May 22

60°F

Light Rain
Min: 49°F
Max: 60°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 100%

Fri May 23

66°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 48°F
Max: 68°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 41%

More about Macon

About Macon

The city of Macon, IL in Macon County has an approximate population of 1,138. ^[6]

Macon, IL Solar Energy

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