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Solar Energy in Calais, ME

Solar Energy in Calais

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Solar Panels in Calais

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Calais

The total length of the day in Calais, ME today (August 10, 2025) will be 14 hours and 22 minutes. [More]

Solar Power in Calais, ME

Solar Energy Data in Calais, ME

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Solar Energy Analysis for Calais, ME

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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 Calais

Solar Radiation Data in Calais, ME

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Solar Radiation Analysis for Calais, ME

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

Solar Power Levels in Calais

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Solar Power: Calais vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Calais

Sunrise/Sunset for August 10, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 4:23 am
- Sunset: 6:45 pm
- Length of Day: 14:22

Best Months for Solar in Calais

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Solar Panel Installs in Calais

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Solar Power Output in Calais

The Power of Solar in Calais, ME

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

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Solar Output Analysis for Calais, ME

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Cost of Utilities in Calais

Calais Electricity Costs

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Solar Power Poll: Calais

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Calais Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Calais, ME ^[5]

Sun Aug 10

83°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 59°F
Max: 87°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 100%

Mon Aug 11

90°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 64°F
Max: 94°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 26%

Tue Aug 12

92°F

Light Rain
Min: 67°F
Max: 94°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 25%

Wed Aug 13

86°F

Light Rain
Min: 62°F
Max: 87°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 8%

Thu Aug 14

82°F

Light Rain
Min: 63°F
Max: 87°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 2%

Fri Aug 15

68°F

Few Clouds
Min: 52°F
Max: 76°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 13%

More about Calais

About Calais

The city of Calais, ME in Washington County has an approximate population of 3,123. ^[6]

Calais, ME Solar Energy

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