State
How much solar do I need in New Mexico?
New Mexico averages 6.42 peak sun hours a day, so 1 kW of panels makes about 1,779 kWh a year. A home using 10 kWh a day needs about 2,077 W of panels.
| Daily use | Panel watts | 400 W panels | Battery for 1 day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 kWh/day | 1,038 W | 3 | 6.17 kWh |
| 10 kWh/day | 2,077 W | 6 | 12.35 kWh |
| 20 kWh/day | 4,154 W | 11 | 24.69 kWh |
| 30 kWh/day | 6,231 W | 16 | 37.04 kWh |
Peak sun hours: 6.42; annual output 1,779 kWh per kW. Source: state table derived from NREL PVWatts v8; check your exact address in NREL PVWatts.
Questions
How many peak sun hours does New Mexico get?
6.42 kWh/m²/day on average, from NREL PVWatts v8 data.
How many solar panels for a house in New Mexico?
New Mexico averages 6.42 peak sun hours a day, so 1 kW of panels makes about 1,779 kWh a year. A home using 10 kWh a day needs about 2,077 W of panels.