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Solar Power in 50394 (Des Moines, IA)

Solar Energy in 50394

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Solar Panels in 50394

Solar panels in 50394 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 50394

The total length of the day in 50394 (Des Moines, IA) today (August 30, 2025) will be 13 hours and 15 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 50394 (Des Moines, IA)

Solar Energy Data for 50394

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Solar Energy Analysis for 50394

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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 50394

Solar Radiation Data in 50394

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 50394

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Solar Power Comparison: 50394 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 50394

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Solar Power: 50394 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 50394 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 50394

Sunrise / Sunset in 50394

Sunrise/Sunset for August 30, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:37 am
- Sunset: 7:52 pm
- Length of Day: 13:15

Best Months for Solar in 50394

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Solar Panel Installs in 50394

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Solar Power Output in 50394

The Power of Solar in 50394

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 50394. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 50394. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 50394

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Weather Forecast for 50394 ^[5]

Sat Aug 30

80°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 62°F
Max: 82°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 34%

Sun Aug 31

73°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 62°F
Max: 74°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 97%

Mon Sep 1

67°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 60°F
Max: 68°F

Light breeze: 7 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 88%
Cloud cover: 100%

Tue Sep 2

77°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 55°F
Max: 79°F

Light breeze: 6 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 0%

Wed Sep 3

63°F

Light Rain
Min: 50°F
Max: 67°F

Fresh Breeze: 19 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 70%
Cloud cover: 99%

Thu Sep 4

63°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 41°F
Max: 67°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 29%
Cloud cover: 62%

More about 50394

About 50394

The ZIP code 50394 is associated with the city of Des Moines in Polk County in Iowa.

50394 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 50394, or for more solar-related resources for IA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.