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Solar Power in 87196 (Albuquerque, NM)

Solar Energy in 87196

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Solar Panels in 87196

Solar panels in 87196 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 87196

The total length of the day in 87196 (Albuquerque, NM) today (March 09, 2025) will be 11 hours and 47 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 87196 (Albuquerque, NM)

Solar Energy Data for 87196

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Solar Energy Analysis for 87196

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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 87196

Solar Radiation Data in 87196

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 87196

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Solar Power Comparison: 87196 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 87196

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Solar Power: 87196 vs. the U.S.

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Solar Data & Statistics for 87196

Sunrise / Sunset in 87196

Sunrise/Sunset for March 09, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 7:23 am
- Sunset: 7:10 pm
- Length of Day: 11:47

Best Months for Solar in 87196

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Solar Panel Installs in 87196

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Solar Power Output in 87196

The Power of Solar in 87196

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 87196. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 87196. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 87196

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Weather Forecast for 87196 ^[5]

Sun Mar 9

48°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 37°F
Max: 60°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 0%

Mon Mar 10

58°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 42°F
Max: 64°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 20%
Cloud cover: 0%

Tue Mar 11

60°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 44°F
Max: 66°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 14%
Cloud cover: 99%

Wed Mar 12

55°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 49°F
Max: 61°F

Moderate breeze: 17 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 54%

Thu Mar 13

54°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 44°F
Max: 66°F

Strong breeze: 29 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 0%

Fri Mar 14

42°F

Light Snow
Min: 33°F
Max: 46°F

Gale: 40 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 20%
Cloud cover: 2%

More about 87196

About 87196

The ZIP code 87196 is associated with the city of Albuquerque in Bernalillo County in New Mexico.

87196 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 87196, or for more solar-related resources for NM, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.