How much will solar panels produce in Albuquerque?

A 8 kWp system facing south at 35° tilt in Albuquerque produces about 15,590 kWh a year. In a weak year that is 13,084 kWh, in a good one 18,097 kWh — 1,949 kWh per kWp.

That’s about 148% of a typical home’s yearly use (10,500 kWh).

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Based on 2014–2023 satellite weather data

Production by month

05001,0001,5002,000JanJanuary: 8 kWp 1,157 kWh, range 947–1,367FebFebruary: 8 kWp 1,200 kWh, range 1,002–1,398MarMarch: 8 kWp 1,438 kWh, range 1,189–1,688AprApril: 8 kWp 1,461 kWh, range 1,218–1,704MayMay: 8 kWp 1,442 kWh, range 1,197–1,687JunJune: 8 kWp 1,338 kWh, range 1,114–1,563JulJuly: 8 kWp 1,297 kWh, range 1,083–1,511AugAugust: 8 kWp 1,351 kWh, range 1,126–1,576SepSeptember: 8 kWp 1,328 kWh, range 1,109–1,547OctOctober: 8 kWp 1,372 kWh, range 1,081–1,663NovNovember: 8 kWp 1,162 kWh, range 956–1,368DecDecember: 8 kWp 1,042 kWh, range 861–1,223

kWh per month

A typical day in April

The sunniest month in Albuquerque. Output peaks around 11:00 solar time, at about 5.9 kWh in the best hour.

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Month by month

Month Weak year, kWh Typical year, kWh Good year, kWh
January 947 1,157 1,367
February 1,002 1,200 1,398
March 1,189 1,438 1,688
April 1,218 1,461 1,704
May 1,197 1,442 1,687
June 1,114 1,338 1,563
July 1,083 1,297 1,511
August 1,126 1,351 1,576
September 1,109 1,328 1,547
October 1,081 1,372 1,663
November 956 1,162 1,368
December 861 1,042 1,223
Year 13,084 15,590 18,097

The months don’t add up exactly to the yearly figure, because each one is the typical value across many years.

Common questions

How much do solar panels produce in winter in Albuquerque?

From November to February the system produces about 4,560 kWh, which is 29% of the year. The weakest month (December) gives roughly 1,042 kWh.

Is an east-west roof worth it in Albuquerque?

An east-west system typically produces 10–25% less per kWp than one facing south, but spreads production more evenly through the day. The exact difference depends on tilt and shading.

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Ground mount or roof in Albuquerque?

A ground mount can be tilted and aimed freely, which can add some yield, but it costs more and needs space. Compare both for your own plot.

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Your roof is not an average roof

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Climate data: Photovoltaic Geographical Information System (PVGIS) — European Commission, Joint Research Centre