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Solar Power in 50318 (Des Moines, IA)

Solar Energy in 50318

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Solar Panels in 50318

Solar panels in 50318 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 50318

The total length of the day in 50318 (Des Moines, IA) today (December 30, 2024) will be 9 hours and 15 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 50318 (Des Moines, IA)

Solar Energy Data for 50318

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Solar Energy Analysis for 50318

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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 50318

Solar Radiation Data in 50318

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 50318

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Solar Power Comparison: 50318 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 50318

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Solar Power: 50318 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 50318 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 50318

Sunrise / Sunset in 50318

Sunrise/Sunset for December 30, 2024 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 7:39 am
- Sunset: 4:54 pm
- Length of Day: 9:15

Best Months for Solar in 50318

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Solar Panel Installs in 50318

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Solar Power Output in 50318

The Power of Solar in 50318

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 50318. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 50318. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 50318

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Weather Forecast for 50318 ^[5]

Mon Dec 30

37°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 35°F
Max: 40°F

Moderate breeze: 17 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 100%

Tue Dec 31

34°F

Light Rain
Min: 28°F
Max: 39°F

Fresh Breeze: 18 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 95%

Wed Jan 1

29°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 24°F
Max: 31°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 6%

Thu Jan 2

26°F

Snow
Min: 18°F
Max: 27°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 92%
Cloud cover: 100%

Fri Jan 3

18°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 13°F
Max: 20°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 10%

Sat Jan 4

16°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 9°F
Max: 18°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 90%

More about 50318

About 50318

The ZIP code 50318 is associated with the city of Des Moines in Polk County in Iowa.

50318 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 50318, or for more solar-related resources for IA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.