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 Ghana. Click on any location for more detailed information.

Explore the solar photovoltaic (PV) potential across 12 locations in Ghana, from Nalerigu to Accra. 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 Ghana. 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
Nalerigu	North East	10.5294	-0.3808	5.40	6.15	6.37	6.62	11° South
Wa	Upper West Region	10.0532	-2.4878	5.32	6.21	6.38	6.57	10° South
Saboba		9.7064051	0.3136781	5.18	5.87	5.92	6.31	10° South
Yendi		9.4450438	-0.0093266	5.24	5.97	5.95	6.36	10° South
Tamale		9.4034226	-0.842416	5.24	5.97	5.95	6.36	9° South
Dambai	Oti	8.0641	0.1804	4.93	5.54	5.86	6.14	8° South
Sunyani	Bono	7.3313	-2.3338	4.64	5.30	5.42	5.75	8° South
Kumasi	Ashanti Region	6.6816	-1.6221	4.78	5.36	5.37	5.61	7° South
Koforidua	Eastern Region	6.1015	-0.2662	4.99	5.39	5.39	5.83	6° South
Berekuso	Eastern Region	5.7506	-0.2205	5.17	5.51	5.52	5.83	6° South
Tema	Greater Accra Region	5.6714	-0.0086	5.17	5.51	5.52	5.83	6° South
Accra	Greater Accra Region	5.5486	-0.2012	5.17	5.51	5.52	5.83	6° South

Solar Panel Tilt Angle in Ghana

So far based on Solar PV Analysis of 12 locations in Ghana, we've discovered that the ideal angle to tilt solar PV panels in Ghana varies between 11° from the horizontal plane facing South in Nalerigu and 6° from the horizontal plane facing South in Accra.

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 Ghana, the ideal angle to tilt your solar panels will vary by approx 5 degrees (between 11° from the horizontal plane facing South and 6° from the horizontal plane facing South).

Ghana solar PV Stats as a country

Ghana ranks 85th in the world for cumulative solar PV capacity, with 108 total MW's of solar PV installed. Each year Ghana is generating 3 Watts from solar PV per capita (Ghana ranks 83rd in the world for solar PV Watts generated per capita). [source]

Are there incentives for businesses to install solar in Ghana?

Yes, there are several incentives for businesses wanting to install solar energy in Ghana. The government of Ghana 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 grants for businesses that install solar systems. Additionally, the government has established a Renewable Energy Fund which provides financial support for projects related to renewable energy development. Finally, the government also offers technical assistance and capacity building services to help businesses develop their own solar projects.

Do you have more up to date information than this on incentives towards solar PV projects in Ghana? Please reach out to us and help us keep this information current. Thanks!

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