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Solar Energy in Capitan, NM

Solar Energy in Capitan

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Solar Panels in Capitan

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Capitan

The total length of the day in Capitan, NM today (April 25, 2025) will be 13 hours and 24 minutes. [More]

Solar Power in Capitan, NM

Solar Energy Data in Capitan, NM

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Solar Energy Analysis for Capitan, 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 Capitan

Solar Radiation Data in Capitan, NM

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Solar Radiation Analysis for Capitan, NM

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

Solar Power Levels in Capitan

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Solar Power: Capitan vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Capitan

Sunrise/Sunset for April 25, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:18 am
- Sunset: 7:42 pm
- Length of Day: 13:24

Best Months for Solar in Capitan

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Solar Panel Installs in Capitan

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Solar Power Output in Capitan

The Power of Solar in Capitan, NM

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

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Solar Output Analysis for Capitan, NM

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Cost of Utilities in Capitan

Capitan Electricity Costs

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Solar Power Poll: Capitan

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Capitan Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Capitan, NM ^[5]

Fri Apr 25

71°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 47°F
Max: 78°F

Fresh Breeze: 20 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 9%
Cloud cover: 58%

Sat Apr 26

71°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 48°F
Max: 75°F

Fresh Breeze: 20 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 23%
Cloud cover: 0%

Sun Apr 27

70°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 47°F
Max: 72°F

High wind, near gale: 35 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 10%
Cloud cover: 81%

Mon Apr 28

63°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 41°F
Max: 66°F

Strong breeze: 25 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 11%
Cloud cover: 0%

Tue Apr 29

66°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 45°F
Max: 68°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 14%
Cloud cover: 0%

Wed Apr 30

63°F

Few Clouds
Min: 46°F
Max: 66°F

Strong breeze: 25 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 19%
Cloud cover: 21%

More about Capitan

About Capitan

The village of Capitan, NM in Lincoln County has an approximate population of 1,489. ^[6]

Capitan, NM Solar Energy

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