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Solar Energy in Portales, NM

Solar Energy in Portales

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Solar Panels in Portales

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Sunrise & Sunset in Portales

The total length of the day in Portales, NM today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 27 minutes. [More]

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Portales, NM Solar Energy

Solar Power in Portales, NM

Solar Energy Data in Portales, NM

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Solar Energy Analysis for Portales, NM

Solar Radiation Data in Portales

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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 Portales

Solar Radiation Data in Portales, NM

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Solar Radiation Analysis for Portales, NM

Solar Radiation Data in Portales

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

Solar Power Levels in Portales

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Solar Power: Portales vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Portales

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:44 am
    • Sunset: 7:11 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:27
Solar Energy Statistics for Portales

Best Months for Solar in Portales

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Solar Panel Installs in Portales

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Solar Power Output in Portales

The Power of Solar in Portales, NM

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

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Solar Output Analysis for Portales, NM

Solar Radiation Data in Portales

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Cost of Utilities in Portales

Portales Electricity Costs

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Portales Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Portales, NM [5]

Thu Mar 28
66°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 38°F
Max: 71°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 14%
Cloud cover: 0%
Fri Mar 29
72°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 51°F
Max: 78°F
Fresh Breeze: 24 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 15%
Cloud cover: 50%
Sat Mar 30
74°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 51°F
Max: 77°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 11%
Cloud cover: 78%
Sun Mar 31
68°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 58°F
Max: 71°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 18%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
59°F
Light Rain
Min: 49°F
Max: 64°F
Strong breeze: 30 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 26%
Cloud cover: 88%
Tue Apr 2
51°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 38°F
Max: 51°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 34%
Cloud cover: 81%

More about Portales

About Portales

The city of Portales, NM in Roosevelt County has an approximate population of 12,280. [6]

Portales Solar Power

Portales, NM Solar Energy

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

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The solar energy that strikes the Earth in one hour could provide all of the Earth's energy needs for a complete year.

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