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Solar Power in 50361 (Des Moines, IA)

Solar Energy in 50361

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Solar Panels in 50361

Solar panels in 50361 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 50361

The total length of the day in 50361 (Des Moines, IA) today (April 23, 2024) will be 13 hours and 46 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 50361 (Des Moines, IA)

Solar Energy Data for 50361

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Solar Energy Analysis for 50361

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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 50361

Solar Radiation Data in 50361

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 50361

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Solar Power Comparison: 50361 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 50361

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Solar Power: 50361 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 50361 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 50361

Sunrise / Sunset in 50361

Sunrise/Sunset for April 23, 2024 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:19 am
- Sunset: 8:05 pm
- Length of Day: 13:46

Best Months for Solar in 50361

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Solar Panel Installs in 50361

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Solar Power Output in 50361

The Power of Solar in 50361

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 50361. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 50361. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 50361

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Weather Forecast for 50361 ^[5]

Tue Apr 23

64°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 47°F
Max: 65°F

Fresh Breeze: 22 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 34%
Cloud cover: 83%

Wed Apr 24

55°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 42°F
Max: 59°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 66%

Thu Apr 25

63°F

Light Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 66°F

Fresh Breeze: 20 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 65%

Fri Apr 26

58°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 53°F
Max: 69°F

Fresh Breeze: 24 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 97%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sat Apr 27

74°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 57°F
Max: 76°F

Fresh Breeze: 19 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 37%

Sun Apr 28

65°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 56°F
Max: 73°F

Fresh Breeze: 20 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 87%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 50361

About 50361

The ZIP code 50361 is associated with the city of Des Moines in Polk County in Iowa.

50361 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 50361, or for more solar-related resources for IA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.