Solar PV potential in Chile by location
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 Chile. Click on any location for more detailed information.
Explore the solar photovoltaic (PV) potential across 20 locations in Chile, from Ovalle to Punta Arenas. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ovalle | Coquimbo Region | -30.6013 | -71.198 | 8.28 | 4.93 | 3.64 | 7.16 | 27° North |
| Chillán | Coquimbo Region | -31.4584 | -71.0592 | 8.30 | 4.87 | 3.59 | 7.20 | 27° North |
| Reñaca Alto | Región de Valparaíso | -32.9932 | -71.4825 | 7.41 | 4.38 | 3.31 | 6.75 | 29° North |
| Viña del Mar | Region de Valparaiso | -33.0228 | -71.5519 | 7.84 | 4.55 | 3.22 | 7.20 | 28° North |
| Quilpué | Región de Valparaíso | -33.042 | -71.4497 | 7.86 | 4.49 | 3.15 | 7.18 | 28° North |
| Estación Colina | Santiago Metropolitan | -33.2944 | -70.7646 | 9.43 | 5.24 | 3.25 | 7.76 | 28° North |
| Las Condes | Santiago Metropolitan | -33.4132 | -70.5702 | 9.40 | 5.30 | 3.31 | 7.77 | 28° North |
| Quinta Normal | Santiago Metropolitan | -33.4406 | -70.6659 | 9.40 | 5.30 | 3.31 | 7.77 | 28° North |
| Santiago | Santiago Metropolitan | -33.4513 | -70.6653 | 9.40 | 5.30 | 3.31 | 7.77 | 28° North |
| Santiago Metropolitan | Santiago Metropolitan | -33.4751 | -70.6488 | 9.40 | 5.30 | 3.31 | 7.77 | 28° North |
| María Pinto | Santiago Metropolitan | -33.5124 | -71.1289 | 7.86 | 4.49 | 3.15 | 7.18 | 29° North |
| San Bernardo | Santiago Metropolitan | -33.5901 | -70.6956 | 9.40 | 5.30 | 3.31 | 7.77 | 28° North |
| Puente Alto | Santiago Metropolitan | -33.6141 | -70.5893 | 9.40 | 5.30 | 3.31 | 7.77 | 28° North |
| Requínoa | O'Higgins Region | -34.2835 | -70.8185 | 9.19 | 5.08 | 2.93 | 7.35 | 29° North |
| Concepción | Region del Biobio | -36.8335 | -73.0487 | 8.14 | 4.20 | 2.73 | 7.04 | 31° North |
| Temuco | Región de la Araucanía | -38.7315 | -72.5992 | 8.55 | 4.07 | 2.34 | 6.24 | 32° North |
| Villarrica | Región de la Araucanía | -39.2836 | -72.2174 | 8.44 | 3.74 | 2.05 | 5.83 | 33° North |
| Valdivia | Los Ríos Region | -39.8119 | -73.2493 | 8.49 | 3.91 | 2.22 | 6.27 | 33° North |
| Puerto Natales | Region of Magallanes | -51.7333 | -72.5167 | 5.69 | 2.24 | 1.00 | 4.35 | 44° North |
| Punta Arenas | Region of Magallanes | -53.1471 | -70.9156 | 5.58 | 1.98 | 0.92 | 4.33 | 45° North |
Solar Panel Tilt Angle in Chile
So far based on Solar PV Analysis of 20 locations in Chile, we've discovered that the ideal angle to tilt solar PV panels in Chile varies between 45° from the horizontal plane facing North in Punta Arenas and 27° from the horizontal plane facing North in Ovalle.
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 Chile, the ideal angle to tilt your solar panels will vary by approx 18 degrees (between 45° from the horizontal plane facing North and 27° from the horizontal plane facing North).
Chile solar PV Stats as a country
Chile ranks 22nd in the world for cumulative solar PV capacity, with 4,468 total MW's of solar PV installed. This means that 9.10% of Chile's total energy as a country comes from solar PV (that's 5th in the world). Each year Chile is generating 234 Watts from solar PV per capita (Chile ranks 21st in the world for solar PV Watts generated per capita). [source]
Are there incentives for businesses to install solar in Chile?
Yes, there are several incentives for businesses wanting to install solar energy in Chile. The Chilean government offers a range of financial incentives and tax credits for businesses that invest in renewable energy projects. These include grants, loans, and subsidies for the installation of solar panels. Additionally, businesses can benefit from net metering policies which allow them to sell excess electricity back to the grid at a premium rate. Finally, businesses may also be eligible for additional incentives such as reduced import duties on solar equipment or accelerated depreciation allowances on investments in renewable energy projects.
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