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Solar Power in 87002 (Belen, NM)

Solar Energy in 87002

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Solar Panels in 87002

Solar panels in 87002 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 87002

The total length of the day in 87002 (Belen, NM) today (February 05, 2025) will be 10 hours and 42 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 87002 (Belen, NM)

Solar Energy Data for 87002

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Solar Energy Analysis for 87002

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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 87002

Solar Radiation Data in 87002

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 87002

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Solar Power Comparison: 87002 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 87002

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Solar Power: 87002 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 87002 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 87002

Sunrise / Sunset in 87002

Sunrise/Sunset for February 05, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:59 am
- Sunset: 5:41 pm
- Length of Day: 10:42

Best Months for Solar in 87002

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Solar Panel Installs in 87002

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Solar Power Output in 87002

The Power of Solar in 87002

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 87002. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 87002. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 87002

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Weather Forecast for 87002 ^[5]

Wed Feb 5

61°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 48°F
Max: 67°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 16%
Cloud cover: 0%

Thu Feb 6

58°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 44°F
Max: 65°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 17%
Cloud cover: 0%

Fri Feb 7

59°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 43°F
Max: 67°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 13%
Cloud cover: 4%

Sat Feb 8

59°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 47°F
Max: 67°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 29%
Cloud cover: 0%

Sun Feb 9

58°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 49°F
Max: 62°F

Light breeze: 5 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 21%
Cloud cover: 100%

Mon Feb 10

55°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 44°F
Max: 60°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 32%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about 87002

About 87002

The ZIP code 87002 is associated with the city of Belen in Valencia County in New Mexico.

87002 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 87002, or for more solar-related resources for NM, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.