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Solar Power in 50947 (Des Moines, IA)

Solar Energy in 50947

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Solar Panels in 50947

Solar panels in 50947 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 50947

The total length of the day in 50947 (Des Moines, IA) today (September 18, 2026) will be 12 hours and 24 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 50947 (Des Moines, IA)

Solar Energy Data for 50947

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Solar Energy Analysis for 50947

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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 50947

Solar Radiation Data in 50947

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 50947

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Solar Power Comparison: 50947 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 50947

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Solar Power: 50947 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 50947 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 50947

Sunrise / Sunset in 50947

Sunrise/Sunset for September 18, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:56 am
- Sunset: 7:20 pm
- Length of Day: 12:24

Best Months for Solar in 50947

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Solar Panel Installs in 50947

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Solar Power Output in 50947

The Power of Solar in 50947

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 50947. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 50947. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 50947

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Weather Forecast for 50947 ^[5]

Fri Sep 18

77°F

Light Rain
Min: 65°F
Max: 85°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 78%
Cloud cover: 95%

Sat Sep 19

79°F

Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 69°F
Max: 82°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 92%

Sun Sep 20

65°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 63°F
Max: 69°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 90%
Cloud cover: 100%

Mon Sep 21

63°F

Light Rain
Min: 58°F
Max: 65°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 73%
Cloud cover: 100%

Tue Sep 22

63°F

Light Rain
Min: 53°F
Max: 64°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 52%

Wed Sep 23

61°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 51°F
Max: 64°F

Light breeze: 6 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 96%

More about 50947

About 50947

The ZIP code 50947 is associated with the city of Des Moines in Polk County in Iowa.

50947 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 50947, or for more solar-related resources for IA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.