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Solar Power in 88221 (Carlsbad, NM)

Solar Energy in 88221

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Solar Panels in 88221

Solar panels in 88221 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 88221

The total length of the day in 88221 (Carlsbad, NM) today (May 17, 2025) will be 13 hours and 55 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 88221 (Carlsbad, NM)

Solar Energy Data for 88221

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Solar Energy Analysis for 88221

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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 88221

Solar Radiation Data in 88221

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 88221

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Solar Power Comparison: 88221 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 88221

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Solar Power: 88221 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 88221 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 88221

Sunrise / Sunset in 88221

Sunrise/Sunset for May 17, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 5:56 am
- Sunset: 7:51 pm
- Length of Day: 13:55

Best Months for Solar in 88221

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Solar Panel Installs in 88221

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Solar Power Output in 88221

The Power of Solar in 88221

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 88221. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 88221. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 88221

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Weather Forecast for 88221 ^[5]

Sat May 17

89°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 65°F
Max: 90°F

Strong breeze: 26 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 11%
Cloud cover: 98%

Sun May 18

85°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 66°F
Max: 90°F

Strong breeze: 25 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 7%
Cloud cover: 59%

Mon May 19

82°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 65°F
Max: 86°F

Strong breeze: 28 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 12%
Cloud cover: 0%

Tue May 20

76°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 60°F
Max: 84°F

Fresh Breeze: 19 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 20%
Cloud cover: 26%

Wed May 21

79°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 62°F
Max: 84°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 25%
Cloud cover: 44%

Thu May 22

81°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 63°F
Max: 90°F

Fresh Breeze: 21 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 29%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about 88221

About 88221

The ZIP code 88221 is associated with the city of Carlsbad in Eddy County in New Mexico.

88221 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 88221, or for more solar-related resources for NM, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.