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Solar Power in 50940 (Des Moines, IA)

Solar Energy in 50940

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Solar Panels in 50940

Solar panels in 50940 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 50940

The total length of the day in 50940 (Des Moines, IA) today (April 18, 2025) will be 13 hours and 32 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 50940 (Des Moines, IA)

Solar Energy Data for 50940

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Solar Energy Analysis for 50940

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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 50940

Solar Radiation Data in 50940

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 50940

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Solar Power Comparison: 50940 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 50940

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Solar Power: 50940 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 50940 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 50940

Sunrise / Sunset in 50940

Sunrise/Sunset for April 18, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:27 am
- Sunset: 7:59 pm
- Length of Day: 13:32

Best Months for Solar in 50940

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Solar Panel Installs in 50940

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Solar Power Output in 50940

The Power of Solar in 50940

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 50940. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 50940. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 50940

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Weather Forecast for 50940 ^[5]

Fri Apr 18

58°F

Light Rain
Min: 50°F
Max: 67°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 82%
Cloud cover: 99%

Sat Apr 19

52°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 41°F
Max: 56°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sun Apr 20

45°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 47°F

Moderate breeze: 17 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 93%
Cloud cover: 100%

Mon Apr 21

55°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 42°F
Max: 60°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 92%

Tue Apr 22

71°F

Light Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 72°F

Moderate breeze: 17 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 22%

Wed Apr 23

69°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 58°F
Max: 71°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 78%

More about 50940

About 50940

The ZIP code 50940 is associated with the city of Des Moines in Polk County in Iowa.

50940 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 50940, or for more solar-related resources for IA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.