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Solar Power in 87001 (Algodones, NM)

Solar Energy in 87001

The month of May has the highest historical solar radition values in 87001 with an average of 7.08 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 87001

Solar panels in 87001 that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 87001

The total length of the day in 87001 (Algodones, NM) today (December 30, 2024) will be 9 hours and 51 minutes. [More]

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87001 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 87001 (Algodones, NM)

Solar Energy Data for 87001

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 87001.

* Amounts listed in kWh/m2/day (kilowatt hours per square meter per day).
* See glossary & definitions below.


Solar Energy Analysis for 87001

Solar Radiation Data in 87001

Based on historical 87001 data, solar panels that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output in 87001. [1]

The region associated with 87001 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 5.46 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 26% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 7.35 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 87001 that are always titled at the latitude of Algodones (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 6.44 kWh/m2/day, or about 18% greater than the average monthly GHI of 5.46 kWh/m2/day and approximately 12% less than the average monthly DNI of 7.35 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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 87001

Solar Radiation Data in 87001

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 87001.

* Amounts listed in kWh/m2/day (kilowatt hours per square meter per day)

Solar Radiation Analysis for 87001

Solar Radiation Data in 87001

The region associated with 87001 has a average annual solar radiation value of 6.55 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 87001 is May with an average of 7.08 kWh/m2/day, followed by April at 7.04 kWh/m2/day and September at 6.96 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 87001 are December with an average of 5.45 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 5.9 kWh/m2/day and November at 6.07 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 87001 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 87001

The average monthly solar radiation level in 87001, of 6.55 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 67% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 1% less than the average level of 6.61 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically high levels (NV). [1]


→ Values listed as 0 (zero) are not available (N/A).

Solar Power: 87001 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 87001 solar radiation levels compare to average levels in a city with historcially high levels (NV) and a city with historically low levels (WA). [1]

→ k/m/d = kWh/m2/day = kilowatt hours per square meter per day.
→ Values listed as 0 (zero) are not available (N/A).

Solar Data & Statistics for 87001

Sunrise / Sunset in 87001

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 30, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:12 am
    • Sunset: 5:03 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:51
Solar Energy Statistics for 87001

Best Months for Solar in 87001

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation May (7.08 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: May (7.05 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (9.01 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (7.96 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 87001

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 87001 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 87001

The Power of Solar in 87001

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 87001. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 87001. [2]

* Amounts listed in kWhac (kilowatt hours (AC))

Solar Output Analysis for 87001

Solar Radiation Data in 87001

87001 has a average annual solar AC output value of 7337.91 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 87001 is May with an average of 669.47 kWhac, followed by March at 667.64 kWhac and October at 653.46 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 87001 are December with an average of 543.22 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 564.52 kWhac and July at 578.2 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 87001 [5]

Mon Dec 30
52°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 36°F
Max: 53°F
Strong breeze: 25 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 28%
Cloud cover: 0%
Tue Dec 31
44°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 31°F
Max: 49°F
Light breeze: 7 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 29%
Cloud cover: 96%
Wed Jan 1
44°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 27°F
Max: 47°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 26%
Cloud cover: 40%
Thu Jan 2
47°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 32°F
Max: 54°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 25%
Cloud cover: 47%
Fri Jan 3
50°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 34°F
Max: 55°F
Light breeze: 5 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 32%
Cloud cover: 77%
Sat Jan 4
51°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 39°F
Max: 56°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 26%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 87001

About 87001

The ZIP code 87001 is associated with the city of Algodones in Sandoval County in New Mexico.

87001 Solar Power

87001 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 87001, or for more solar-related resources for NM, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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