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Solar Power in 50980 (Des Moines, IA)

Solar Energy in 50980

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Solar Panels in 50980

Solar panels in 50980 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 50980

The total length of the day in 50980 (Des Moines, IA) today (April 17, 2025) will be 13 hours and 30 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 50980 (Des Moines, IA)

Solar Energy Data for 50980

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Solar Energy Analysis for 50980

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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 50980

Solar Radiation Data in 50980

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 50980

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Solar Power Comparison: 50980 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 50980

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Solar Power: 50980 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 50980 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 50980

Sunrise / Sunset in 50980

Sunrise/Sunset for April 17, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:28 am
- Sunset: 7:58 pm
- Length of Day: 13:30

Best Months for Solar in 50980

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Solar Panel Installs in 50980

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Solar Power Output in 50980

The Power of Solar in 50980

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 50980. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 50980. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 50980

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Weather Forecast for 50980 ^[5]

Thu Apr 17

69°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 57°F
Max: 72°F

Fresh Breeze: 20 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 82%
Cloud cover: 100%

Fri Apr 18

56°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 66°F

Moderate breeze: 17 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sat Apr 19

54°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 42°F
Max: 57°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 38%
Cloud cover: 91%

Sun Apr 20

47°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 48°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 81%
Cloud cover: 97%

Mon Apr 21

57°F

Light Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 61°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 69%

Tue Apr 22

72°F

Light Rain
Min: 50°F
Max: 76°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 51%

More about 50980

About 50980

The ZIP code 50980 is associated with the city of Des Moines in Polk County in Iowa.

50980 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 50980, or for more solar-related resources for IA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.