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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 (February 22, 2025) will be 11 hours and 4 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 February 22, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:44 am
- Sunset: 5:48 pm
- Length of Day: 11:4

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]

Sat Feb 22

30°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 13°F
Max: 35°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 9%

Sun Feb 23

43°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 24°F
Max: 48°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 37%

Mon Feb 24

51°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 34°F
Max: 55°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 90%

Tue Feb 25

53°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 38°F
Max: 58°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 68%

Wed Feb 26

46°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 38°F
Max: 46°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 68%
Cloud cover: 99%

Thu Feb 27

49°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 31°F
Max: 49°F

Fresh Breeze: 20 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 100%

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.