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Solar Power in 50396 (Des Moines, IA)

Solar Energy in 50396

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Solar Panels in 50396

Solar panels in 50396 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 50396

The total length of the day in 50396 (Des Moines, IA) today (February 21, 2025) will be 10 hours and 58 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 50396 (Des Moines, IA)

Solar Energy Data for 50396

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Solar Energy Analysis for 50396

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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 50396

Solar Radiation Data in 50396

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 50396

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Solar Power Comparison: 50396 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 50396

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Solar Power: 50396 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 50396 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 50396

Sunrise / Sunset in 50396

Sunrise/Sunset for February 21, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:58 am
- Sunset: 5:56 pm
- Length of Day: 10:58

Best Months for Solar in 50396

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Solar Panel Installs in 50396

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Solar Power Output in 50396

The Power of Solar in 50396

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 50396. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 50396. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 50396

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Weather Forecast for 50396 ^[5]

Fri Feb 21

17°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: -5°F
Max: 20°F

Moderate breeze: 12 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 70%
Cloud cover: 6%

Sat Feb 22

28°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 10°F
Max: 33°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 73%
Cloud cover: 67%

Sun Feb 23

40°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 21°F
Max: 45°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 82%
Cloud cover: 69%

Mon Feb 24

49°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 33°F
Max: 54°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 100%

Tue Feb 25

46°F

Light Rain
Min: 34°F
Max: 51°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 10%

Wed Feb 26

45°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 38°F
Max: 48°F

Fresh Breeze: 21 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 68%
Cloud cover: 55%

More about 50396

About 50396

The ZIP code 50396 is associated with the city of Des Moines in Polk County in Iowa.

50396 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 50396, or for more solar-related resources for IA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.