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Solar Power in 87114 (Albuquerque, NM)

Solar Energy in 87114

The month of April has the highest historical solar radition values in 87114 with an average of 6.95 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 87114

Solar panels in 87114 that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 87114

The total length of the day in 87114 (Albuquerque, NM) today (April 25, 2024) will be 13 hours and 30 minutes. [More]

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87114 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 87114 (Albuquerque, NM)

Solar Energy Data for 87114

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 87114.

* Amounts listed in kWh/m2/day (kilowatt hours per square meter per day).
* See glossary & definitions below.


Solar Energy Analysis for 87114

Solar Radiation Data in 87114

Based on historical 87114 data, solar panels that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output in 87114. [1]

The region associated with 87114 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 5.59 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 26% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 7.52 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 87114 that are always titled at the latitude of Albuquerque (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 6.59 kWh/m2/day, or about 18% greater than the average monthly GHI of 5.59 kWh/m2/day and approximately 12% less than the average monthly DNI of 7.52 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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 87114

Solar Radiation Data in 87114

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 87114.

* Amounts listed in kWh/m2/day (kilowatt hours per square meter per day)

Solar Radiation Analysis for 87114

Solar Radiation Data in 87114

The region associated with 87114 has a average annual solar radiation value of 6.48 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 87114 is April with an average of 6.95 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 6.93 kWh/m2/day and May at 6.89 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 87114 are December with an average of 5.43 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 5.74 kWh/m2/day and February at 6.2 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 87114 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 87114

The average monthly solar radiation level in 87114, 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 a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 2% less than the average level of 6.61 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically high levels (NV). [1]


→ Values listed as 0 (zero) are not available (N/A).

Solar Power: 87114 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 87114 solar radiation levels compare to average levels in a city with historcially high levels (NV) and a city 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).

Solar Data & Statistics for 87114

Sunrise / Sunset in 87114

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 25, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:19 am
    • Sunset: 7:49 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:30
Solar Energy Statistics for 87114

Best Months for Solar in 87114

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation April (6.95 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: April (7.2 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (9.05 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (8.03 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 87114

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 87114 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 87114

The Power of Solar in 87114

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 87114. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 87114. [2]

* Amounts listed in kWhac (kilowatt hours (AC))

Solar Output Analysis for 87114

Solar Radiation Data in 87114

87114 has a average annual solar AC output value of 7207.31 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 87114 is May with an average of 649.56 kWhac, followed by April at 641.8 kWhac and March at 641 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 87114 are December with an average of 535.74 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 548.69 kWhac and January at 570.04 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 87114 [5]

Thu Apr 25
71°F
Light Rain
Min: 56°F
Max: 72°F
Strong breeze: 29 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 14%
Cloud cover: 82%
Fri Apr 26
67°F
Light Rain
Min: 50°F
Max: 70°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 20%
Cloud cover: 22%
Sat Apr 27
54°F
Light Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 59°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Apr 28
67°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 48°F
Max: 70°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 21%
Cloud cover: 6%
Mon Apr 29
67°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 52°F
Max: 76°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 21%
Cloud cover: 0%
Tue Apr 30
71°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 57°F
Max: 80°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 18%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about 87114

About 87114

The ZIP code 87114 is associated with the city of Albuquerque in Bernalillo County in New Mexico.

87114 Solar Power

87114 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 87114, or for more solar-related resources for NM, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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