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Solar Power in 50226 (Polk City, IA)

Solar Energy in 50226

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Solar Panels in 50226

Solar panels in 50226 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 50226

The total length of the day in 50226 (Polk City, IA) today (January 13, 2025) will be 9 hours and 30 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 50226 (Polk City, IA)

Solar Energy Data for 50226

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Solar Energy Analysis for 50226

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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 50226

Solar Radiation Data in 50226

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 50226

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Solar Power Comparison: 50226 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 50226

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Solar Power: 50226 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 50226 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 50226

Sunrise / Sunset in 50226

Sunrise/Sunset for January 13, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 7:38 am
- Sunset: 5:08 pm
- Length of Day: 9:30

Best Months for Solar in 50226

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Solar Panel Installs in 50226

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Solar Power Output in 50226

The Power of Solar in 50226

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 50226. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 50226. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 50226

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Weather Forecast for 50226 ^[5]

Mon Jan 13

16°F

Few Clouds
Min: 10°F
Max: 22°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 22%

Tue Jan 14

11°F

Light Snow
Min: 4°F
Max: 21°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 0%

Wed Jan 15

24°F

Few Clouds
Min: 8°F
Max: 31°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 24%

Thu Jan 16

34°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 26°F
Max: 37°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 71%
Cloud cover: 8%

Fri Jan 17

43°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 27°F
Max: 46°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 5%

Sat Jan 18

19°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 12°F
Max: 34°F

Fresh Breeze: 21 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 7%

More about 50226

About 50226

The ZIP code 50226 is associated with the city of Polk City in Polk County in Iowa.

50226 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 50226, or for more solar-related resources for IA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.