Solar PV potential in Algeria 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 Algeria. Click on any location for more detailed information.
Explore the solar photovoltaic (PV) potential across 30 locations in Algeria, from Jijelli to Abadla. 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.
Feel free to contact us if you wish for us to include a general Solar PV Analysis for a certain city or location not already listed here for Algeria. We will be more than happy to manually add it for you.
| Location | Subdivision | Latitude | Longitude | kWh/day Summer | kWh/day Autumn | kWh/day Winter | kWh/day Spring | Panel Tilt Angle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jijelli | Jijel | 36.8042 | 5.7163 | 7.36 | 4.22 | 3.28 | 6.12 | 32° South |
| Douéra | Algiers | 36.7999 | 3.243 | 7.47 | 4.26 | 3.27 | 6.19 | 32° South |
| Annaba | Annaba | 36.7859 | 7.6282 | 7.49 | 4.12 | 3.23 | 6.08 | 32° South |
| Bordj el Kiffan | Algiers | 36.7508 | 3.1908 | 7.47 | 4.21 | 3.20 | 6.16 | 32° South |
| Algiers | Algiers | 36.7405 | 3.1159 | 7.47 | 4.26 | 3.27 | 6.19 | 32° South |
| Kouba | Algiers | 36.7377 | 3.0839 | 7.47 | 4.21 | 3.20 | 6.16 | 32° South |
| Birkhadem | Algiers | 36.7172 | 3.045 | 7.47 | 4.26 | 3.27 | 6.19 | 32° South |
| Ouled Moussa | Boumerdes | 36.6841 | 3.3693 | 7.47 | 4.21 | 3.20 | 6.16 | 32° South |
| Tizi Ouzou | Tizi Ouzou | 36.6123 | 4.3523 | 7.59 | 4.26 | 3.27 | 6.15 | 32° South |
| Boghni | Tizi Ouzou | 36.5442 | 3.9558 | 7.47 | 4.26 | 3.27 | 6.19 | 32° South |
| Blida | Blida | 36.5312 | 3.0698 | 7.47 | 4.26 | 3.27 | 6.19 | 32° South |
| Béjaïa | Béjaïa | 36.4682 | 4.7891 | 7.59 | 4.26 | 3.27 | 6.15 | 31° South |
| Hamma Bouziane | Constantine | 36.407 | 6.5976 | 7.44 | 4.23 | 3.30 | 6.15 | 32° South |
| Chlef | Chlef | 36.4036 | 0.9168 | 7.26 | 4.14 | 3.17 | 6.06 | 31° South |
| Constantine | Constantine | 36.3758 | 6.6083 | 7.44 | 4.23 | 3.30 | 6.15 | 32° South |
| Souk Ahras | Souk Ahras | 36.2911 | 7.9537 | 7.49 | 4.12 | 3.23 | 6.08 | 31° South |
| Sétif | Sétif | 36.1665 | 5.4031 | 7.36 | 4.22 | 3.28 | 6.12 | 31° South |
| Mostaganem | Mostaganem | 35.9125 | 0.1031 | 7.66 | 4.47 | 3.36 | 6.37 | 31° South |
| Oran | Oran | 35.7204 | -0.6659 | 7.43 | 4.50 | 3.54 | 6.19 | 31° South |
| M'Sila | M'Sila | 35.7143 | 4.5763 | 7.94 | 4.67 | 3.57 | 6.76 | 31° South |
| Batna City | Batna | 35.5064 | 6.0707 | 7.56 | 4.54 | 3.63 | 6.45 | 31° South |
| Tébessa | Tébessa | 35.3981 | 8.0548 | 7.59 | 4.36 | 3.50 | 6.26 | 31° South |
| Tlemcen | Tlemcen | 34.8992 | -1.2874 | 7.91 | 5.10 | 3.80 | 6.53 | 31° South |
| Biskra | Biskra | 34.8123 | 5.7539 | 7.96 | 5.10 | 3.96 | 7.04 | 31° South |
| Laghouat | Laghouat | 33.9164 | 2.5379 | 8.04 | 5.19 | 4.17 | 7.12 | 30° South |
| Debila | El Oued | 33.5175 | 6.9456 | 7.91 | 5.15 | 4.06 | 6.99 | 30° South |
| El Oued | El Oued | 33.3571 | 6.8693 | 7.89 | 5.20 | 4.12 | 7.01 | 30° South |
| El Hadjira | Ouargla | 32.6027 | 5.9135 | 7.96 | 5.36 | 4.28 | 7.08 | 29° South |
| Ghardaïa | Ghardaia | 32.5041 | 3.9099 | 8.21 | 5.43 | 4.36 | 7.20 | 29° South |
| Abadla | Béchar | 30.9058 | -2.305 | 8.21 | 5.62 | 4.65 | 7.29 | 27° South |
Solar Panel Tilt Angle in Algeria
So far based on Solar PV Analysis of 30 locations in Algeria, we've discovered that the ideal angle to tilt solar PV panels in Algeria varies between 32° from the horizontal plane facing South in Jijelli and 27° from the horizontal plane facing South in Abadla.
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 Algeria, the ideal angle to tilt your solar panels will vary by approx 5 degrees (between 32° from the horizontal plane facing South and 27° from the horizontal plane facing South).
Algeria solar PV Stats as a country
Algeria ranks 53rd in the world for cumulative solar PV capacity, with 448 total MW's of solar PV installed. Each year Algeria is generating 10 Watts from solar PV per capita (Algeria ranks 73rd in the world for solar PV Watts generated per capita). [source]
Are there incentives for businesses to install solar in Algeria?
Yes, there are incentives for businesses wanting to install solar energy in Algeria. The Algerian government has implemented a number of policies and programs to encourage the development of renewable energy sources, including solar energy. These include tax exemptions, subsidies, and other financial incentives for businesses that invest in renewable energy projects. Additionally, the government has established a Renewable Energy Development Fund (REDF) which provides grants and loans to support renewable energy projects.
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