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 Panama. Click on any location for more detailed information.

Explore the solar photovoltaic (PV) potential across 4 locations in Panama, from Colón to Garachiné. 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
Colón	Provincia de Colón	9.3569	-79.906	4.65	4.52	5.38	5.31	9° South
Panama City	Provincia de Panama	8.9658	-79.5321	4.77	4.97	5.97	5.97	9° South
David	Chiriquí Province	8.4393	-82.4383	4.70	4.76	5.47	5.49	9° South
Garachiné	Provincia del Darién	8.0703	-78.3641	4.97	5.02	5.79	5.73	8° South

Solar Panel Tilt Angle in Panama

So far based on Solar PV Analysis of 4 locations in Panama, we've discovered that the ideal angle to tilt solar PV panels in Panama varies between 9° from the horizontal plane facing South in Colón and 8° from the horizontal plane facing South in Garachiné.

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 Panama, the ideal angle to tilt your solar panels will vary by approx 1 degree (between 9° from the horizontal plane facing South and 8° from the horizontal plane facing South).

Panama solar PV Stats as a country

Panama ranks 51st in the world for cumulative solar PV capacity, with 465 total MW's of solar PV installed. Each year Panama is generating 108 Watts from solar PV per capita (Panama ranks 37th in the world for solar PV Watts generated per capita). [source]

Are there incentives for businesses to install solar in Panama?

Yes, there are incentives for businesses wanting to install solar energy in Panama. The government of Panama offers a number of incentives and subsidies for businesses that install solar energy systems. These include tax exemptions, reduced electricity rates, and access to low-interest loans. Additionally, the government has established a Renewable Energy Fund which provides grants and other financial support for renewable energy projects.

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