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Solar Energy in Benton, IL

Solar Energy in Benton

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Solar Panels in Benton

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Benton

The total length of the day in Benton, IL today (May 01, 2024) will be 13 hours and 51 minutes. [More]

Solar Power in Benton, IL

Solar Energy Data in Benton, IL

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Solar Energy Analysis for Benton, 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 Benton

Solar Radiation Data in Benton, IL

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Solar Radiation Analysis for Benton, IL

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

Solar Power Levels in Benton

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Solar Power: Benton vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Benton

Sunrise/Sunset for May 01, 2024 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 5:57 am
- Sunset: 7:48 pm
- Length of Day: 13:51

Best Months for Solar in Benton

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Solar Panel Installs in Benton

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Solar Power Output in Benton

The Power of Solar in Benton, IL

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

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Solar Output Analysis for Benton, IL

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Cost of Utilities in Benton

Benton Electricity Costs

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Solar Power Poll: Benton

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Benton Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Benton, IL ^[5]

Wed May 1

77°F

Light Rain
Min: 59°F
Max: 81°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 68%

Thu May 2

80°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 62°F
Max: 82°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 51%

Fri May 3

74°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 63°F
Max: 75°F

Light breeze: 7 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 80%

Sat May 4

77°F

Light Rain
Min: 60°F
Max: 78°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 50%

Sun May 5

66°F

Light Rain
Min: 52°F
Max: 68°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 65%

Mon May 6

63°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 57°F
Max: 66°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 79%
Cloud cover: 99%

More about Benton

About Benton

The city of Benton, IL in Franklin County has an approximate population of 7,087. ^[6]

Benton, IL Solar Energy

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