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Solar Energy in Ruidoso, NM

Solar Energy in Ruidoso

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Solar Panels in Ruidoso

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Ruidoso

The total length of the day in Ruidoso, NM today (April 03, 2025) will be 12 hours and 40 minutes. [More]

Solar Power in Ruidoso, NM

Solar Energy Data in Ruidoso, NM

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Solar Energy Analysis for Ruidoso, 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 Ruidoso

Solar Radiation Data in Ruidoso, NM

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Solar Radiation Analysis for Ruidoso, NM

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

Solar Power Levels in Ruidoso

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Solar Power: Ruidoso vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Ruidoso

Sunrise/Sunset for April 03, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:45 am
- Sunset: 7:25 pm
- Length of Day: 12:40

Best Months for Solar in Ruidoso

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Solar Panel Installs in Ruidoso

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Solar Power Output in Ruidoso

The Power of Solar in Ruidoso, NM

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

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Solar Output Analysis for Ruidoso, NM

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Cost of Utilities in Ruidoso

Ruidoso Electricity Costs

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Solar Power Poll: Ruidoso

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Ruidoso Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Ruidoso, NM ^[5]

Thu Apr 3

49°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 36°F
Max: 55°F

Fresh Breeze: 22 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 29%
Cloud cover: 1%

Fri Apr 4

48°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 33°F
Max: 49°F

Fresh Breeze: 19 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 17%
Cloud cover: 3%

Sat Apr 5

37°F

Light Snow
Min: 26°F
Max: 38°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sun Apr 6

45°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 26°F
Max: 47°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 33%
Cloud cover: 26%

Mon Apr 7

57°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 35°F
Max: 60°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 15%
Cloud cover: 0%

Tue Apr 8

63°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 45°F
Max: 65°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 13%
Cloud cover: 45%

More about Ruidoso

About Ruidoso

The village of Ruidoso, NM in Lincoln County has an approximate population of 8,029. ^[6]

Ruidoso, NM Solar Energy

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