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Solar Energy in Portales, NM

Solar Energy in Portales

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Solar Panels in Portales

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Portales

The total length of the day in Portales, NM today (February 24, 2026) will be 11 hours and 20 minutes. [More]

Solar Power in Portales, NM

Solar Energy Data in Portales, NM

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Solar Energy Analysis for Portales, NM

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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 Portales

Solar Radiation Data in Portales, NM

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Solar Radiation Analysis for Portales, NM

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

Solar Power Levels in Portales

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Solar Power: Portales vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Portales

Sunrise/Sunset for February 24, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:26 am
- Sunset: 5:46 pm
- Length of Day: 11:20

Best Months for Solar in Portales

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Solar Panel Installs in Portales

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Solar Power Output in Portales

The Power of Solar in Portales, NM

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

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Solar Output Analysis for Portales, NM

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Cost of Utilities in Portales

Portales Electricity Costs

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Solar Power Poll: Portales

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Portales Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Portales, NM ^[5]

Mon Feb 23

56°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 24°F
Max: 59°F

Moderate breeze: 18 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 19%
Cloud cover: 0%

Tue Feb 24

77°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 38°F
Max: 80°F

Strong breeze: 29 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 12%
Cloud cover: 0%

Wed Feb 25

77°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 55°F
Max: 81°F

Strong breeze: 28 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 18%
Cloud cover: 100%

Thu Feb 26

68°F

Few Clouds
Min: 49°F
Max: 73°F

Fresh Breeze: 19 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 22%
Cloud cover: 13%

Fri Feb 27

71°F

Few Clouds
Min: 46°F
Max: 81°F

Fresh Breeze: 21 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 14%
Cloud cover: 20%

Sat Feb 28

75°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 53°F
Max: 79°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 11%
Cloud cover: 5%

More about Portales

About Portales

The city of Portales, NM in Roosevelt County has an approximate population of 12,280. ^[6]

Portales, NM Solar Energy

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