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Solar Power in 50302 (Des Moines, IA)

Solar Energy in 50302

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Solar Panels in 50302

Solar panels in 50302 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 50302

The total length of the day in 50302 (Des Moines, IA) today (April 24, 2025) will be 13 hours and 48 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 50302 (Des Moines, IA)

Solar Energy Data for 50302

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Solar Energy Analysis for 50302

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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 50302

Solar Radiation Data in 50302

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 50302

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Solar Power Comparison: 50302 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 50302

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Solar Power: 50302 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 50302 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 50302

Sunrise / Sunset in 50302

Sunrise/Sunset for April 24, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:18 am
- Sunset: 8:06 pm
- Length of Day: 13:48

Best Months for Solar in 50302

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Solar Panel Installs in 50302

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Solar Power Output in 50302

The Power of Solar in 50302

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 50302. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 50302. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 50302

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Weather Forecast for 50302 ^[5]

Thu Apr 24

61°F

Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 56°F
Max: 75°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 86%
Cloud cover: 76%

Fri Apr 25

53°F

Light Rain
Min: 49°F
Max: 63°F

Moderate breeze: 17 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 85%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sat Apr 26

56°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 41°F
Max: 59°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 37%

Sun Apr 27

64°F

Light Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 67°F

Moderate breeze: 17 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 99%

Mon Apr 28

76°F

Light Rain
Min: 64°F
Max: 76°F

Fresh Breeze: 23 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 74%
Cloud cover: 95%

Tue Apr 29

55°F

Light Rain
Min: 52°F
Max: 69°F

Fresh Breeze: 21 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 68%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 50302

About 50302

The ZIP code 50302 is associated with the city of Des Moines in Polk County in Iowa.

50302 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 50302, or for more solar-related resources for IA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.