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Solar Power in New Mexico
Solar Energy Levels in New Mexico
The average monthly solar radiation level in New Mexico's capital city, Santa Fe, of 6.48 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 65% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in an area with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 2% less than the average level of 6.61 kWh/m2/day in an area with historically high levels (NV). [1]
→ Values listed as 0 (zero) are not available (N/A).
→ New Mexico values listed here are based on the capital, Santa Fe.
Solar Radiation in New Mexico
Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average New Mexico solar radiation levels compare to average levels in an area with historcially high levels (NV) and one 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).
→ New Mexico values listed here are based on the capital, Santa Fe.
Cost of Utilities in New Mexico
New Mexico Electricity Costs
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New Mexico Natural Gas Costs
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More about New Mexico
About New Mexico
New Mexico ranks 36th among all states in the U.S. with a population of approximately 2,059,179. [4]
Solar Energy in NM
To learn more about solar energy and solar power in New Mexico, or for additional solar-related resources in NM, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Did you know?
About half of the sun's energy is absorbed by the Earth's surface; about 30 percent is reflected back from the surface.