SolarSizer Ethiopia

የኢትዮጵያ የፀሐይ ኃይል ካርታ

Ethiopia Solar Irradiance Map & Resource Assessment

Comprehensive solar resource mapping for Ethiopia showing daily solar irradiance, optimal tilt angles, and seasonal variations across all regions including Addis Ababa, Dire Dawa, Mekelle, Bahir Dar, Hawassa, and Adama.

Ethiopia Solar Resource Highlights

  • Addis Ababa: 5.2 kWh/m²/day average solar irradiance
  • Dire Dawa: 6.1 kWh/m²/day - highest solar potential
  • Mekelle: 5.8 kWh/m²/day with excellent year-round consistency
  • Bahir Dar: 5.5 kWh/m²/day near Lake Tana
  • Hawassa: 5.7 kWh/m²/day in the Rift Valley

Optimal System Design Parameters

  • Optimal Tilt: 15° for most Ethiopian locations
  • Azimuth: 180° (South-facing) for maximum yield
  • Peak Season: October to March (dry season)
  • Performance Ratio: 75-85% typical for Ethiopian conditions
  • System Losses: 15-20% including dust and temperature

Regional Solar Analysis for Ethiopian Cities

Addis Ababa Region

Capital city and commercial center

  • Daily Irradiance: 5.2 kWh/m²
  • Annual Yield: 1,898 kWh/kWp
  • Optimal Tilt: 15°
  • Grid Integration: Excellent

Dire Dawa Region

Eastern Ethiopia industrial hub

  • Daily Irradiance: 6.1 kWh/m²
  • Annual Yield: 2,227 kWh/kWp
  • Optimal Tilt: 12°
  • Grid Integration: Good

Mekelle Region

Northern Ethiopia regional capital

  • Daily Irradiance: 5.8 kWh/m²
  • Annual Yield: 2,117 kWh/kWp
  • Optimal Tilt: 16°
  • Grid Integration: Good

Design Your Solar System for Ethiopian Conditions

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