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Solar Power in 87043 (Placitas, NM)

Solar Energy in 87043

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Solar Panels in 87043

Solar panels in 87043 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 87043

The total length of the day in 87043 (Placitas, NM) today (February 27, 2026) will be 11 hours and 25 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 87043 (Placitas, NM)

Solar Energy Data for 87043

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Solar Energy Analysis for 87043

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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 87043

Solar Radiation Data in 87043

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 87043

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Solar Power Comparison: 87043 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 87043

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Solar Power: 87043 vs. the U.S.

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Solar Data & Statistics for 87043

Sunrise / Sunset in 87043

Sunrise/Sunset for February 27, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:36 am
- Sunset: 6:01 pm
- Length of Day: 11:25

Best Months for Solar in 87043

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Solar Panel Installs in 87043

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Solar Power Output in 87043

The Power of Solar in 87043

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 87043. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 87043. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 87043

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Weather Forecast for 87043 ^[5]

Fri Feb 27

68°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 47°F
Max: 73°F

Moderate breeze: 17 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 17%
Cloud cover: 66%

Sat Feb 28

67°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 48°F
Max: 71°F

Moderate breeze: 12 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 19%
Cloud cover: 85%

Sun Mar 1

68°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 52°F
Max: 72°F

Fresh Breeze: 18 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 25%
Cloud cover: 97%

Mon Mar 2

67°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 55°F
Max: 74°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 22%
Cloud cover: 44%

Tue Mar 3

63°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 51°F
Max: 66°F

Strong breeze: 26 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 24%
Cloud cover: 37%

Wed Mar 4

57°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 45°F
Max: 64°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 32%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about 87043

About 87043

The ZIP code 87043 is associated with the city of Placitas in Sandoval County in New Mexico.

87043 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 87043, or for more solar-related resources for NM, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.