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Solar Power in 50340 (Des Moines, IA)

Solar Energy in 50340

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Solar Panels in 50340

Solar panels in 50340 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 50340

The total length of the day in 50340 (Des Moines, IA) today (April 28, 2026) will be 13 hours and 58 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 50340 (Des Moines, IA)

Solar Energy Data for 50340

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Solar Energy Analysis for 50340

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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 50340

Solar Radiation Data in 50340

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 50340

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Solar Power Comparison: 50340 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 50340

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Solar Power: 50340 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 50340 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 50340

Sunrise / Sunset in 50340

Sunrise/Sunset for April 28, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:12 am
- Sunset: 8:10 pm
- Length of Day: 13:58

Best Months for Solar in 50340

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Solar Panel Installs in 50340

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Solar Power Output in 50340

The Power of Solar in 50340

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 50340. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 50340. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 50340

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Weather Forecast for 50340 ^[5]

Tue Apr 28

57°F

Light Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 60°F

Fresh Breeze: 18 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 83%

Wed Apr 29

58°F

Light Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 59°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 17%

Thu Apr 30

56°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 43°F
Max: 58°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 78%

Fri May 1

57°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 42°F
Max: 58°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 36%
Cloud cover: 37%

Sat May 2

60°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 41°F
Max: 62°F

Light breeze: 6 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 10%

Sun May 3

64°F

Light Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 64°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 50340

About 50340

The ZIP code 50340 is associated with the city of Des Moines in Polk County in Iowa.

50340 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 50340, or for more solar-related resources for IA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.