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Solar Power in 50309 (Des Moines, IA)

Solar Energy in 50309

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Solar Panels in 50309

Solar panels in 50309 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 50309

The total length of the day in 50309 (Des Moines, IA) today (May 09, 2025) will be 14 hours and 23 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 50309 (Des Moines, IA)

Solar Energy Data for 50309

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Solar Energy Analysis for 50309

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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 50309

Solar Radiation Data in 50309

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 50309

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Solar Power Comparison: 50309 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 50309

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Solar Power: 50309 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 50309 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 50309

Sunrise / Sunset in 50309

Sunrise/Sunset for May 09, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 5:59 am
- Sunset: 8:22 pm
- Length of Day: 14:23

Best Months for Solar in 50309

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Solar Panel Installs in 50309

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Solar Power Output in 50309

The Power of Solar in 50309

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 50309. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 50309. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 50309

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Weather Forecast for 50309 ^[5]

Fri May 9

71°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 47°F
Max: 71°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 39%

Sat May 10

75°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 53°F
Max: 78°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 0%

Sun May 11

76°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 53°F
Max: 77°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 0%

Mon May 12

74°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 56°F
Max: 75°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 96%

Tue May 13

75°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 57°F
Max: 75°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 44%

Wed May 14

77°F

Few Clouds
Min: 58°F
Max: 80°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 13%

More about 50309

About 50309

The ZIP code 50309 is associated with the city of Des Moines in Polk County in Iowa.

50309 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 50309, or for more solar-related resources for IA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.