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Solar Power in 87191 (Albuquerque, NM)

Solar Energy in 87191

The month of April has the highest historical solar radition values in 87191 with an average of 7.17 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 87191

Solar panels in 87191 that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 87191

The total length of the day in 87191 (Albuquerque, NM) today (April 26, 2024) will be 13 hours and 31 minutes. [More]

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87191 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 87191 (Albuquerque, NM)

Solar Energy Data for 87191

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 87191.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 87191

Solar Radiation Data in 87191

Based on historical 87191 data, solar panels that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output in 87191. [1]

The region associated with 87191 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 5.58 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 25% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 7.45 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 87191 that are always titled at the latitude of Albuquerque (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 6.57 kWh/m2/day, or about 18% greater than the average monthly GHI of 5.58 kWh/m2/day and approximately 12% less than the average monthly DNI of 7.45 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 87191

Solar Radiation Data in 87191

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 87191.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 87191

Solar Radiation Data in 87191

The region associated with 87191 has a average annual solar radiation value of 6.58 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 87191 is April with an average of 7.17 kWh/m2/day, followed by March at 6.99 kWh/m2/day and May at 6.95 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 87191 are December with an average of 5.45 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 5.99 kWh/m2/day and November at 6.06 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 87191 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 87191

The average monthly solar radiation level in 87191, of 6.58 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 0% 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: 87191 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 87191 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 87191

Sunrise / Sunset in 87191

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 26, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:18 am
    • Sunset: 7:49 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:31
Solar Energy Statistics for 87191

Best Months for Solar in 87191

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation April (7.17 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: April (7.2 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (8.82 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (7.97 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 87191

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 87191 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 87191

The Power of Solar in 87191

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 87191. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 87191. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 87191

Solar Radiation Data in 87191

87191 has a average annual solar AC output value of 7311.26 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 87191 is March with an average of 667.53 kWhac, followed by April at 662.63 kWhac and May at 647.8 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 87191 are December with an average of 543.11 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 574.34 kWhac and February at 585.5 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 87191 [5]

Fri Apr 26
70°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 49°F
Max: 72°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 23%
Cloud cover: 40%
Sat Apr 27
56°F
Light Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 60°F
Strong breeze: 26 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 34%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Apr 28
68°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 47°F
Max: 71°F
Strong breeze: 24 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 22%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 29
68°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 50°F
Max: 78°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 19%
Cloud cover: 0%
Tue Apr 30
71°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 55°F
Max: 80°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 16%
Cloud cover: 0%
Wed May 1
73°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 56°F
Max: 81°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 16%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about 87191

About 87191

The ZIP code 87191 is associated with the city of Albuquerque in Bernalillo County in New Mexico.

87191 Solar Power

87191 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 87191, or for more solar-related resources for NM, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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