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Solar Energy in Carlsbad, NM

Solar Energy in Carlsbad

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Solar Panels in Carlsbad

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Carlsbad

The total length of the day in Carlsbad, NM today (September 17, 2025) will be 12 hours and 20 minutes. [More]

Solar Power in Carlsbad, NM

Solar Energy Data in Carlsbad, NM

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Solar Energy Analysis for Carlsbad, 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 Carlsbad

Solar Radiation Data in Carlsbad, NM

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Solar Radiation Analysis for Carlsbad, NM

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

Solar Power Levels in Carlsbad

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Solar Power: Carlsbad vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Carlsbad

Sunrise/Sunset for September 17, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:41 am
- Sunset: 7:01 pm
- Length of Day: 12:20

Best Months for Solar in Carlsbad

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Solar Panel Installs in Carlsbad

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Solar Power Output in Carlsbad

The Power of Solar in Carlsbad, NM

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

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Solar Output Analysis for Carlsbad, NM

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Cost of Utilities in Carlsbad

Carlsbad Electricity Costs

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Solar Power Poll: Carlsbad

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Carlsbad Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Carlsbad, NM ^[5]

Wed Sep 17

83°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 67°F
Max: 86°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 100%

Thu Sep 18

83°F

Light Rain
Min: 66°F
Max: 86°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 98%

Fri Sep 19

77°F

Light Rain
Min: 72°F
Max: 87°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 85%

Sat Sep 20

84°F

Light Rain
Min: 70°F
Max: 92°F

Light breeze: 7 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 1%

Sun Sep 21

92°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 75°F
Max: 95°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 22%
Cloud cover: 6%

Mon Sep 22

93°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 76°F
Max: 96°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 13%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about Carlsbad

About Carlsbad

The city of Carlsbad, NM in Eddy County has an approximate population of 26,138. ^[6]

Carlsbad, NM Solar Energy

To learn more about solar energy and solar power Carlsbad, NM, or for more solar-related resources for Carlsbad, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.