Below is the average daily output per kW of Solar PV installed for each season, along with the ideal solar panel tilt angles calculated for various locations in Bolivia. Click on any location for more detailed information.

Explore the solar photovoltaic (PV) potential across 11 locations in Bolivia, from Riberalta to Tarija. We have utilized empirical solar and meteorological data obtained from NASA's POWER API to determine solar PV potential and identify the optimal panel tilt angles for these locations.

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Location	Subdivision	Latitude	Longitude	kWh/day Summer	kWh/day Autumn	kWh/day Winter	kWh/day Spring	Panel Tilt Angle
Riberalta	Beni Department	-11.0117	-66.0517	5.25	4.95	5.29	5.74	11° North
Cobija	Departamento de Pando	-11.0182	-68.7629	5.16	5.03	5.29	5.84	11° North
Trinidad	Beni Department	-14.8346	-64.9008	5.32	5.07	5.00	5.55	15° North
La Paz	Departamento de La Paz	-16.5002	-68.1493	6.35	6.14	6.26	7.40	16° North
Cochabamba	Departamento de Cochabamba	-17.3817	-66.138	5.86	5.83	5.88	6.93	17° North
Tarata	Departamento de Cochabamba	-17.6092	-66.0352	5.86	5.83	5.88	6.93	18° North
Santa Cruz	Santa Cruz Department	-17.7834	-63.1822	5.58	4.88	4.28	5.93	16° North
Oruro	Oruro	-17.9715	-67.0932	6.80	6.44	6.33	7.88	18° North
Sucre	Chuquisaca Department	-19.0428	-65.2633	6.59	6.11	6.11	7.62	19° North
Potosí	Potosí Department	-19.5828	-65.7507	6.63	6.08	6.05	7.66	19° North
Tarija	Tarija Department	-21.5355	-64.7322	6.20	4.92	5.11	6.17	20° North

Solar Panel Tilt Angle in Bolivia

So far based on Solar PV Analysis of 11 locations in Bolivia, we've discovered that the ideal angle to tilt solar PV panels in Bolivia varies between 20° from the horizontal plane facing North in Tarija and 11° from the horizontal plane facing North in Riberalta.

These tilt angles are optimised for maximum annual PV output at each location for fixed-panel solar PV installations. If you click on one of the locations above, there is further detail on ideal seasonal tilt angles as well (in case your solar panels are adjustable).

Depending on where you are based in Bolivia, the ideal angle to tilt your solar panels will vary by approx 9 degrees (between 20° from the horizontal plane facing North and 11° from the horizontal plane facing North).

Bolivia solar PV Stats as a country

Bolivia ranks 76th in the world for cumulative solar PV capacity, with 170 total MW's of solar PV installed. Each year Bolivia is generating 15 Watts from solar PV per capita (Bolivia ranks 68th in the world for solar PV Watts generated per capita). [source]

Are there incentives for businesses to install solar in Bolivia?

Yes, there are incentives for businesses wanting to install solar energy in Bolivia. The Bolivian government has implemented a number of policies and programs to promote the use of renewable energy sources such as solar power. These include tax exemptions, subsidies, and other financial incentives for businesses that invest in solar energy projects. Additionally, the government has established a Renewable Energy Fund which provides grants and loans to support renewable energy projects.

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