Solar PV potential in Dominican Republic 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 Dominican Republic. Click on any location for more detailed information.
Explore the solar photovoltaic (PV) potential across 24 locations in Dominican Republic, from Puerto Plata to Baní. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puerto Plata | Puerto Plata | 19.8058 | -70.6785 | 6.60 | 5.74 | 5.10 | 6.67 | 18° South |
| Sosua, Cabarete | Puerto Plata | 19.7554 | -70.5191 | 6.60 | 5.74 | 5.10 | 6.67 | 18° South |
| Cabarete | Puerto Plata | 19.7515 | -70.3981 | 6.60 | 5.74 | 5.10 | 6.67 | 18° South |
| Esperanza | Valverde Province | 19.5758 | -70.9811 | 6.66 | 5.72 | 5.04 | 6.69 | 18° South |
| Mejía de Navarrete | Santiago Province | 19.5701 | -70.8812 | 6.66 | 5.72 | 5.04 | 6.69 | 18° South |
| Tamboril | Santiago Province | 19.48 | -70.5939 | 6.60 | 5.74 | 5.10 | 6.67 | 18° South |
| Santiago de los Caballeros | Santiago Province | 19.4478 | -70.7044 | 6.60 | 5.74 | 5.10 | 6.67 | 18° South |
| Licey al Medio | Santiago Province | 19.4361 | -70.6031 | 6.60 | 5.74 | 5.10 | 6.67 | 18° South |
| Nagua | Provincia María Trinidad Sánchez | 19.3833 | -69.8333 | 6.63 | 5.73 | 5.17 | 6.94 | 18° South |
| San Francisco de Macorís | Duarte Province | 19.3017 | -70.2526 | 6.66 | 5.72 | 5.04 | 6.69 | 17° South |
| Concepción de la Vega | Provincia de La Vega | 19.2281 | -70.5135 | 6.60 | 5.74 | 5.10 | 6.67 | 17° South |
| Sánchez | Samaná | 19.2243 | -69.6127 | 6.63 | 5.72 | 5.15 | 6.94 | 17° South |
| Bonao | Monseñor Nouel | 18.937 | -70.4193 | 6.65 | 5.90 | 5.38 | 6.89 | 17° South |
| Comendador | Elías Piña | 18.8742 | -71.7051 | 6.93 | 5.86 | 5.68 | 6.84 | 17° South |
| Salvaleón de Higüey | La Altagracia Province | 18.6177 | -68.704 | 6.78 | 5.77 | 5.30 | 7.04 | 17° South |
| La Golondrina | Azua Province | 18.5313 | -70.7945 | 6.61 | 5.94 | 5.47 | 6.89 | 17° South |
| San Pedro de Macorís | San Pedro de Macorís | 18.5167 | -69.2167 | 6.49 | 5.96 | 5.43 | 6.96 | 17° South |
| Santo Domingo Este | Provincia de Santo Domingo | 18.492 | -69.8701 | 6.45 | 5.99 | 5.51 | 6.95 | 17° South |
| Nacional | Nacional | 18.4914 | -69.9 | 6.49 | 5.97 | 5.46 | 6.97 | 17° South |
| Santo Domingo Oeste | Santo Domingo Province | 18.4671 | -70.0132 | 6.61 | 5.94 | 5.47 | 6.89 | 17° South |
| Santo Domingo | Nacional | 18.4615 | -69.8965 | 6.45 | 5.99 | 5.51 | 6.95 | 17° South |
| Bajos de Haina | San Cristóbal | 18.4193 | -70.0407 | 6.65 | 5.90 | 5.38 | 6.89 | 17° South |
| San Cristobal | Provincia de San Cristobal | 18.4121 | -70.1013 | 6.61 | 5.94 | 5.47 | 6.89 | 17° South |
| Baní | Peravia | 18.283 | -70.3254 | 6.65 | 5.90 | 5.38 | 6.89 | 17° South |
Solar Panel Tilt Angle in Dominican Republic
So far based on Solar PV Analysis of 24 locations in Dominican Republic, we've discovered that the ideal angle to tilt solar PV panels in Dominican Republic varies between 18° from the horizontal plane facing South in Puerto Plata and 17° from the horizontal plane facing South in Baní.
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 Dominican Republic, the ideal angle to tilt your solar panels will vary by approx 1 degree (between 18° from the horizontal plane facing South and 17° from the horizontal plane facing South).
Dominican Republic solar PV Stats as a country
Dominican Republic ranks 49th in the world for cumulative solar PV capacity, with 490 total MW's of solar PV installed. Each year Dominican Republic is generating 45 Watts from solar PV per capita (Dominican Republic ranks 53rd in the world for solar PV Watts generated per capita). [source]
Are there incentives for businesses to install solar in Dominican Republic?
Yes, there are incentives for businesses wanting to install solar energy in the Dominican Republic. The government offers a range of incentives including tax credits, grants and loans to encourage businesses to invest in renewable energy sources such as solar power. Additionally, the Dominican Republic has implemented a net metering system which allows businesses to sell excess electricity generated from their solar systems back into the grid at retail rates.
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