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Solar Energy in Albuquerque, NM

Solar Energy in Albuquerque

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Solar Panels in Albuquerque

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Albuquerque

The total length of the day in Albuquerque, NM today (April 10, 2025) will be 12 hours and 58 minutes. [More]

Solar Power in Albuquerque, NM

Solar Energy Data in Albuquerque, NM

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Solar Energy Analysis for Albuquerque, 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 Albuquerque

Solar Radiation Data in Albuquerque, NM

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Solar Radiation Analysis for Albuquerque, NM

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

Solar Power Levels in Albuquerque

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Solar Power: Albuquerque vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Albuquerque

Sunrise/Sunset for April 10, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:38 am
- Sunset: 7:36 pm
- Length of Day: 12:58

Best Months for Solar in Albuquerque

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Solar Panel Installs in Albuquerque

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Solar Power Output in Albuquerque

The Power of Solar in Albuquerque, NM

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

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Solar Output Analysis for Albuquerque, NM

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Cost of Utilities in Albuquerque

Albuquerque Electricity Costs

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Solar Power Poll: Albuquerque

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Albuquerque Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Albuquerque, NM ^[5]

Thu Apr 10

77°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 50°F
Max: 83°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 14%
Cloud cover: 1%

Fri Apr 11

77°F

Few Clouds
Min: 52°F
Max: 82°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 14%
Cloud cover: 15%

Sat Apr 12

81°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 59°F
Max: 86°F

Fresh Breeze: 21 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 6%
Cloud cover: 0%

Sun Apr 13

74°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 63°F
Max: 81°F

Fresh Breeze: 21 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 9%
Cloud cover: 100%

Mon Apr 14

67°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 59°F
Max: 74°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 29%
Cloud cover: 100%

Tue Apr 15

72°F

Light Rain
Min: 55°F
Max: 80°F

Strong breeze: 25 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 27%
Cloud cover: 84%

More about Albuquerque

About Albuquerque

The city of Albuquerque, NM in Bernalillo County has an approximate population of 545,852. ^[6]

Albuquerque, NM Solar Energy

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