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Solar Power in 50057 (Columbia, IA)

Solar Energy in 50057

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Solar Panels in 50057

Solar panels in 50057 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 50057

The total length of the day in 50057 (Columbia, IA) today (April 18, 2024) will be 13 hours and 32 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 50057 (Columbia, IA)

Solar Energy Data for 50057

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Solar Energy Analysis for 50057

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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 50057

Solar Radiation Data in 50057

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 50057

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Solar Power Comparison: 50057 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 50057

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Solar Power: 50057 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 50057 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 50057

Sunrise / Sunset in 50057

Sunrise/Sunset for April 18, 2024 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:25 am
- Sunset: 7:57 pm
- Length of Day: 13:32

Best Months for Solar in 50057

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Solar Panel Installs in 50057

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Solar Power Output in 50057

The Power of Solar in 50057

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 50057. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 50057. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 50057

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Weather Forecast for 50057 ^[5]

Thu Apr 18

47°F

Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 52°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 93%
Cloud cover: 100%

Fri Apr 19

52°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 35°F
Max: 54°F

Fresh Breeze: 21 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 36%
Cloud cover: 83%

Sat Apr 20

48°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 33°F
Max: 50°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 45%

Sun Apr 21

54°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 35°F
Max: 57°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 2%

Mon Apr 22

59°F

Light Rain
Min: 41°F
Max: 60°F

Fresh Breeze: 19 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 100%

Tue Apr 23

55°F

Light Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 56°F

Fresh Breeze: 22 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 15%

More about 50057

About 50057

The ZIP code 50057 is associated with the city of Columbia in Marion County in Iowa.

50057 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 50057, or for more solar-related resources for IA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.