Solar Energy & Solar Power Resources

Solar Energy in Des Moines, IA

Solar Energy in Des Moines

Sorry, historical solar radition values for Des Moines are currently unavailable, please check back later.

Solar Panels in Des Moines

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Des Moines

The total length of the day in Des Moines, IA today (April 25, 2025) will be 13 hours and 50 minutes. [More]

Solar Power in Des Moines, IA

Solar Energy Data in Des Moines, IA

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in Des Moines.

Historical solar power output data for Des Moines is not currently available.

Solar Energy Analysis for Des Moines, IA

Sorry, it is not possible to complete our solar energy analysis for Des Moines at this time.

Please check back later.

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 Des Moines

Solar Radiation Data in Des Moines, IA

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Des Moines.

Sorry, data is not currently available.

Solar Radiation Analysis for Des Moines, IA

Sorry, it is not possible to complete our solar radiation analysis for Des Moines at this time.

Historical solar radiation data for Des Moines is not currently available.

Please check back later.

Solar Power Comparison: Des Moines vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Des Moines

Sorry, solar radiation data for Iowa is not currently available.

Solar Power: Des Moines vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Des Moines solar radiation levels compare to average levels in a city with historcially high levels (NV) and a city with historically low levels (WA). ^[1]

Sorry, solar radiation data for Iowa is not currently available.

Solar Data & Statistics for Des Moines

Sunrise / Sunset in Des Moines

Sunrise/Sunset for April 25, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:17 am
- Sunset: 8:07 pm
- Length of Day: 13:50

Best Months for Solar in Des Moines

Monthly data not currently available.

Solar Panel Installs in Des Moines

We do not currently have data on solar panel installations in the city of Des Moines, IA at this current time.

Solar Power Output in Des Moines

The Power of Solar in Des Moines, IA

Monthly AC solar system output averages for Des Moines (ia). Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in Des Moines. ^[2]

AC output data is not currently available.

Solar Output Analysis for Des Moines, IA

Sorry, it is not possible to complete our solar radiation analysis for Des Moines at this time.

Historical solar radiation data for Des Moines is not currently available.

Please check back later.

Cost of Utilities in Des Moines

Des Moines Electricity Costs

Sorry, Des Moines residential electricity prices are currently unavailable.

Please check back later.

Solar Power Poll: Des Moines

Vote now: Given all of the data and analysis provided for Des Moines, is solar power a good choice for residents of this city?

Des Moines Natural Gas Costs

Sorry, Iowa residential natural gas prices are currently unavailable.

Please check back later.

Weather Forecast for Des Moines, IA ^[5]

Fri Apr 25

56°F

Light Rain
Min: 50°F
Max: 58°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 83%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sat Apr 26

57°F

Few Clouds
Min: 39°F
Max: 60°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 15%

Sun Apr 27

64°F

Light Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 66°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 71%
Cloud cover: 53%

Mon Apr 28

73°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 59°F
Max: 76°F

Fresh Breeze: 23 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 79%
Cloud cover: 99%

Tue Apr 29

58°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 50°F
Max: 64°F

Fresh Breeze: 19 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 30%

Wed Apr 30

62°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 44°F
Max: 65°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 68%

More about Des Moines

About Des Moines

The city of Des Moines, IA in Polk County has an approximate population of 203,433. ^[6]

Des Moines, IA Solar Energy

To learn more about solar energy and solar power Des Moines, IA, or for more solar-related resources for Des Moines, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.