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Solar Power in 50308 (Des Moines, IA)

Solar Energy in 50308

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Solar Panels in 50308

Solar panels in 50308 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 50308

The total length of the day in 50308 (Des Moines, IA) today (April 29, 2024) will be 14 hours and 2 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 50308 (Des Moines, IA)

Solar Energy Data for 50308

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Solar Energy Analysis for 50308

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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 50308

Solar Radiation Data in 50308

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 50308

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Solar Power Comparison: 50308 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 50308

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Solar Power: 50308 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 50308 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 50308

Sunrise / Sunset in 50308

Sunrise/Sunset for April 29, 2024 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:10 am
- Sunset: 8:12 pm
- Length of Day: 14:2

Best Months for Solar in 50308

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Solar Panel Installs in 50308

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Solar Power Output in 50308

The Power of Solar in 50308

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 50308. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 50308. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 50308

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Weather Forecast for 50308 ^[5]

Mon Apr 29

57°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 47°F
Max: 61°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 75%

Tue Apr 30

73°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 75°F

Fresh Breeze: 20 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 20%

Wed May 1

70°F

Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 54°F
Max: 70°F

Moderate breeze: 17 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 99%

Thu May 2

67°F

Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 54°F
Max: 68°F

Fresh Breeze: 18 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 90%
Cloud cover: 100%

Fri May 3

62°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 45°F
Max: 65°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 0%

Sat May 4

61°F

Light Rain
Min: 47°F
Max: 61°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 71%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 50308

About 50308

The ZIP code 50308 is associated with the city of Des Moines in Polk County in Iowa.

50308 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 50308, or for more solar-related resources for IA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.