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Solar Power in 50392 (Des Moines, IA)

Solar Energy in 50392

The month of September has the highest historical solar radition values in 50392 with an average of 6.11 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 50392

Solar panels in 50392 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 50392

The total length of the day in 50392 (Des Moines, IA) today (April 29, 2024) will be 14 hours and 1 minutes. [More]

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50392 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 50392 (Des Moines, IA)

Solar Energy Data for 50392

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 50392.

* Amounts listed in kWh/m2/day (kilowatt hours per square meter per day).
* See glossary & definitions below.


Solar Energy Analysis for 50392

Solar Radiation Data in 50392

Based on historical 50392 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 50392. [1]

The region associated with 50392 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.02 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 6% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.26 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 50392 that are always titled at the latitude of Des Moines (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.72 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.02 kWh/m2/day and approximately 11% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.26 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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 50392

Solar Radiation Data in 50392

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 50392.

* Amounts listed in kWh/m2/day (kilowatt hours per square meter per day)

Solar Radiation Analysis for 50392

Solar Radiation Data in 50392

The region associated with 50392 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.96 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 50392 is September with an average of 6.11 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 5.96 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.94 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 50392 are December with an average of 3.17 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.64 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.75 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 50392 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 50392

The average monthly solar radiation level in 50392, of 4.96 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 26% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 25% less than the average level of 6.61 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically high levels (NV). [1]


→ Values listed as 0 (zero) are not available (N/A).

Solar Power: 50392 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 50392 solar radiation levels compare to average levels in a city with historcially high levels (NV) and a city with historically low levels (WA). [1]

→ k/m/d = kWh/m2/day = kilowatt hours per square meter per day.
→ Values listed as 0 (zero) are not available (N/A).

Solar Data & Statistics for 50392

Sunrise / Sunset in 50392

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:11 am
    • Sunset: 8:12 pm
    • Length of Day: 14:1
Solar Energy Statistics for 50392

Best Months for Solar in 50392

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation September (6.11 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.91 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.72 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.36 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 50392

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 50392 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 50392

The Power of Solar in 50392

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 50392. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 50392. [2]

* Amounts listed in kWhac (kilowatt hours (AC))

Solar Output Analysis for 50392

Solar Radiation Data in 50392

50392 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5684.36 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 50392 is July with an average of 552.76 kWhac, followed by September at 551.61 kWhac and August at 551.59 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 50392 are December with an average of 336.27 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 367.87 kWhac and January at 385.09 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 50392 [5]

Mon Apr 29
53°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 47°F
Max: 62°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 70%
Tue Apr 30
73°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 75°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 30%
Wed May 1
71°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 53°F
Max: 72°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu May 2
74°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 56°F
Max: 74°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 76%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri May 3
62°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 46°F
Max: 63°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sat May 4
68°F
Light Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 69°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 50392

About 50392

The ZIP code 50392 is associated with the city of Des Moines in Polk County in Iowa.

50392 Solar Power

50392 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 50392, or for more solar-related resources for IA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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