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Solar Power in 50950 (Des Moines, IA)

Solar Energy in 50950

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Solar Panels in 50950

Solar panels in 50950 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 50950

The total length of the day in 50950 (Des Moines, IA) today (January 02, 2025) will be 9 hours and 18 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 50950 (Des Moines, IA)

Solar Energy Data for 50950

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Solar Energy Analysis for 50950

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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 50950

Solar Radiation Data in 50950

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 50950

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Solar Power Comparison: 50950 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 50950

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Solar Power: 50950 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 50950 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 50950

Sunrise / Sunset in 50950

Sunrise/Sunset for January 02, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 7:39 am
- Sunset: 4:57 pm
- Length of Day: 9:18

Best Months for Solar in 50950

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Solar Panel Installs in 50950

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Solar Power Output in 50950

The Power of Solar in 50950

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 50950. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 50950. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 50950

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Weather Forecast for 50950 ^[5]

Thu Jan 2

29°F

Snow
Min: 22°F
Max: 30°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 86%
Cloud cover: 100%

Fri Jan 3

21°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 15°F
Max: 22°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 99%

Sat Jan 4

18°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 13°F
Max: 19°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sun Jan 5

19°F

Snow
Min: 17°F
Max: 20°F

Moderate breeze: 17 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 100%

Mon Jan 6

21°F

Light Snow
Min: 15°F
Max: 23°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 86%

Tue Jan 7

18°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 11°F
Max: 19°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 50950

About 50950

The ZIP code 50950 is associated with the city of Des Moines in Polk County in Iowa.

50950 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 50950, or for more solar-related resources for IA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.