Solar PV potential in Iran 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 Iran. Click on any location for more detailed information.
Explore the solar photovoltaic (PV) potential across 24 locations in Iran, from Ardabil to Qeshm. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ardabil | Ardabil Province | 38.2425 | 48.298 | 7.22 | 3.64 | 2.72 | 5.54 | 33° South |
| Tabriz | East Azerbaijan Province | 38.0838 | 46.2947 | 8.04 | 4.54 | 3.07 | 5.94 | 33° South |
| Urmia | West Azerbaijan Province | 37.553 | 45.076 | 8.43 | 4.72 | 3.21 | 6.60 | 32° South |
| Babol | Māzandarān | 36.544 | 52.6668 | 6.59 | 3.56 | 2.89 | 5.10 | 32° South |
| Mashhad | Razavi Khorasan | 36.3006 | 59.5904 | 8.52 | 5.10 | 3.50 | 6.24 | 31° South |
| Qazvin | Qazvin Province | 36.2865 | 50.0094 | 7.55 | 4.36 | 2.99 | 5.78 | 31° South |
| Alvand | Qazvin Province | 36.1875 | 50.0649 | 7.55 | 4.30 | 2.93 | 5.75 | 31° South |
| Karaj | Alborz Province | 35.8359 | 51.0025 | 8.33 | 5.11 | 3.59 | 6.65 | 31° South |
| Tehran | 35.7218583 | 51.3346954 | 8.33 | 5.11 | 3.59 | 6.65 | 31° South | |
| Kuy-e Ekhtesasi-ye Gomrok | Tehran | 35.6965 | 51.3401 | 8.33 | 5.11 | 3.59 | 6.65 | 31° South |
| Shahrīār | Tehran | 35.6499 | 51.0433 | 8.33 | 5.11 | 3.59 | 6.65 | 31° South |
| Dorūd | Kurdistan Province | 35.3049 | 46.3538 | 8.62 | 5.23 | 3.34 | 6.78 | 30° South |
| Hamadan | Hamadan Province | 34.8398 | 48.5964 | 8.56 | 5.28 | 3.62 | 6.76 | 30° South |
| Tīrān | Isfahan | 32.7016 | 51.1624 | 8.64 | 5.61 | 4.15 | 7.07 | 28° South |
| Khomeynī Shahr | Isfahan | 32.6976 | 51.5006 | 8.61 | 5.66 | 4.22 | 7.08 | 29° South |
| Isfahan | Isfahan | 32.6575 | 51.6775 | 8.61 | 5.66 | 4.22 | 7.08 | 29° South |
| Shūshtar | Khuzestan | 32.0478 | 48.8593 | 8.63 | 5.58 | 3.85 | 7.08 | 27° South |
| Khuzestan | Khuzestan | 31.498 | 49.0039 | 8.60 | 5.61 | 3.89 | 7.11 | 27° South |
| Ahvaz | Khuzestan | 31.3207 | 48.6759 | 8.49 | 5.61 | 3.98 | 7.15 | 27° South |
| Rafsanjan | Kerman | 30.3976 | 55.9867 | 8.41 | 6.01 | 4.62 | 7.25 | 27° South |
| Kerman | Kerman | 30.2811 | 57.0859 | 8.52 | 5.95 | 4.49 | 7.11 | 27° South |
| Shiraz | Fars | 29.6106 | 52.5245 | 8.43 | 6.12 | 4.58 | 7.41 | 26° South |
| Zahedan | Sistan and Baluchestan | 29.5078 | 60.8661 | 8.66 | 6.29 | 4.88 | 7.49 | 26° South |
| Qeshm | Hormozgan | 26.9493 | 56.2848 | 7.70 | 5.85 | 4.82 | 7.47 | 24° South |
Solar Panel Tilt Angle in Iran
So far based on Solar PV Analysis of 24 locations in Iran, we've discovered that the ideal angle to tilt solar PV panels in Iran varies between 33° from the horizontal plane facing South in Ardabil and 24° from the horizontal plane facing South in Qeshm.
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 Iran, the ideal angle to tilt your solar panels will vary by approx 9 degrees (between 33° from the horizontal plane facing South and 24° from the horizontal plane facing South).
Iran solar PV Stats as a country
Iran ranks 52nd in the world for cumulative solar PV capacity, with 456 total MW's of solar PV installed. This means that 0.40% of Iran's total energy as a country comes from solar PV (that's 40th in the world). Each year Iran is generating 5 Watts from solar PV per capita (Iran ranks 80th in the world for solar PV Watts generated per capita). [source]
Are there incentives for businesses to install solar in Iran?
Yes, there are incentives for businesses wanting to install solar energy in Iran. The Iranian 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 such as low-interest loans. Additionally, the government has set up a Renewable Energy Organization (SUNA) which provides technical assistance and support for businesses interested in installing solar systems.
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