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Solar Energy in Champaign, IL

Solar Energy in Champaign

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Solar Panels in Champaign

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Champaign

The total length of the day in Champaign, IL today (September 12, 2026) will be 12 hours and 39 minutes. [More]

Solar Power in Champaign, IL

Solar Energy Data in Champaign, IL

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Solar Energy Analysis for Champaign, 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 Champaign

Solar Radiation Data in Champaign, IL

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Solar Radiation Analysis for Champaign, IL

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

Solar Power Levels in Champaign

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Solar Power: Champaign vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Champaign

Sunrise/Sunset for September 12, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:29 am
- Sunset: 7:08 pm
- Length of Day: 12:39

Best Months for Solar in Champaign

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Solar Panel Installs in Champaign

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Solar Power Output in Champaign

The Power of Solar in Champaign, IL

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

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Solar Output Analysis for Champaign, IL

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Cost of Utilities in Champaign

Champaign Electricity Costs

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Solar Power Poll: Champaign

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Champaign Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Champaign, IL ^[5]

Sat Sep 12

86°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 66°F
Max: 87°F

Light breeze: 7 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 46%

Sun Sep 13

85°F

Light Rain
Min: 67°F
Max: 85°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 68%
Cloud cover: 57%

Mon Sep 14

70°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 55°F
Max: 74°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 100%

Tue Sep 15

87°F

Light Rain
Min: 64°F
Max: 94°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 71%

Wed Sep 16

80°F

Light Rain
Min: 67°F
Max: 83°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 72%
Cloud cover: 96%

Thu Sep 17

71°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 66°F
Max: 73°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 93%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Champaign

About Champaign

The city of Champaign, IL in Champaign County has an approximate population of 81,055. ^[6]

Champaign, IL Solar Energy

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