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Solar Power in 50936 (Des Moines, IA)

Solar Energy in 50936

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Solar Panels in 50936

Solar panels in 50936 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 50936

The total length of the day in 50936 (Des Moines, IA) today (May 15, 2024) will be 14 hours and 37 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 50936 (Des Moines, IA)

Solar Energy Data for 50936

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Solar Energy Analysis for 50936

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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 50936

Solar Radiation Data in 50936

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 50936

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Solar Power Comparison: 50936 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 50936

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Solar Power: 50936 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 50936 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 50936

Sunrise / Sunset in 50936

Sunrise/Sunset for May 15, 2024 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 5:52 am
- Sunset: 8:29 pm
- Length of Day: 14:37

Best Months for Solar in 50936

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Solar Panel Installs in 50936

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Solar Power Output in 50936

The Power of Solar in 50936

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 50936. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 50936. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 50936

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Weather Forecast for 50936 ^[5]

Wed May 15

70°F

Light Rain
Min: 52°F
Max: 74°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 73%

Thu May 16

72°F

Light Rain
Min: 55°F
Max: 74°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 79%

Fri May 17

73°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 56°F
Max: 75°F

Light breeze: 7 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 98%

Sat May 18

77°F

Light Rain
Min: 59°F
Max: 81°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 21%

Sun May 19

71°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 53°F
Max: 72°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 75%

Mon May 20

76°F

Light Rain
Min: 60°F
Max: 79°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 38%

More about 50936

About 50936

The ZIP code 50936 is associated with the city of Des Moines in Polk County in Iowa.

50936 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 50936, or for more solar-related resources for IA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.