Solar PV potential in Peru 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 Peru. Click on any location for more detailed information.
Explore the solar photovoltaic (PV) potential across 23 locations in Peru, from Tumbes to Arequipa. 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 Peru. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tumbes | Tumbes | -3.5693 | -80.4389 | 5.70 | 5.57 | 4.80 | 5.44 | 3° North |
| Iquitos | Loreto | -3.7461 | -73.2455 | 4.98 | 4.63 | 4.74 | 5.54 | 3° North |
| Piura | Piura | -5.1996 | -80.6248 | 6.68 | 6.09 | 5.19 | 6.89 | 4° North |
| Tarapoto | San Martín Department | -6.5045 | -76.3629 | 5.20 | 4.76 | 4.91 | 5.51 | 6° North |
| Chiclayo | Lambayeque | -6.7711 | -79.8431 | 5.84 | 5.16 | 5.08 | 6.45 | 6° North |
| Cajamarca | Cajamarca Department | -7.163 | -78.5008 | 5.64 | 5.21 | 5.80 | 5.89 | 7° North |
| Trujillo | La Libertad | -8.1191 | -79.0355 | 6.97 | 5.93 | 3.37 | 4.95 | 5° North |
| Pucallpa | Ucayali | -8.3873 | -74.5248 | 5.18 | 4.89 | 5.37 | 5.76 | 8° North |
| Chimbote | Ancash | -9.085 | -78.6032 | 7.06 | 5.86 | 3.85 | 5.78 | 7° North |
| Huaral | Lima region | -11.5043 | -77.2014 | 6.88 | 5.84 | 3.49 | 5.50 | 9° North |
| Lima region | Lima region | -11.85 | -76.45 | 5.52 | 5.55 | 6.27 | 6.32 | 13° North |
| Ventanilla | Callao | -11.8784 | -77.12 | 6.91 | 5.83 | 3.45 | 5.53 | 9° North |
| El Agustino | Lima region | -12.0429 | -76.9894 | 6.52 | 6.04 | 5.03 | 6.71 | 11° North |
| Lima | -12.0463731 | -77.042754 | 7.05 | 6.04 | 3.08 | 5.41 | 9° North | |
| Miraflores District | Lima region | -12.1154 | -77.0335 | 7.05 | 6.04 | 3.08 | 5.41 | 9° North |
| Lurín | Lima region | -12.2866 | -76.8707 | 6.55 | 6.03 | 4.99 | 6.75 | 11° North |
| Ayacucho | Ayacucho | -13.1603 | -74.2257 | 6.20 | 5.80 | 6.25 | 6.60 | 13° North |
| Urubamba | Cuzco Department | -13.3114 | -72.1167 | 5.51 | 5.24 | 5.70 | 5.75 | 14° North |
| Chincha Alta | Ica | -13.4099 | -76.1325 | 7.36 | 6.16 | 3.81 | 6.52 | 11° North |
| Cusco | Cuzco Department | -13.5228 | -71.9665 | 5.09 | 5.06 | 5.44 | 5.57 | 14° North |
| Ica | Ica | -14.0641 | -75.7292 | 7.59 | 6.57 | 6.08 | 8.17 | 13° North |
| Juliaca | Puno | -15.4991 | -70.1339 | 6.46 | 6.14 | 6.53 | 7.54 | 15° North |
| Arequipa | Arequipa | -16.4014 | -71.5343 | 7.51 | 6.65 | 6.59 | 8.41 | 16° North |
Solar Panel Tilt Angle in Peru
So far based on Solar PV Analysis of 23 locations in Peru, we've discovered that the ideal angle to tilt solar PV panels in Peru varies between 16° from the horizontal plane facing North in Arequipa and 3° from the horizontal plane facing North in Tumbes.
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 Peru, the ideal angle to tilt your solar panels will vary by approx 13 degrees (between 16° from the horizontal plane facing North and 3° from the horizontal plane facing North).
Peru solar PV Stats as a country
Peru ranks 62nd in the world for cumulative solar PV capacity, with 336 total MW's of solar PV installed. Each year Peru is generating 10 Watts from solar PV per capita (Peru ranks 74th in the world for solar PV Watts generated per capita). [source]
Are there incentives for businesses to install solar in Peru?
Yes, there are several incentives for businesses wanting to install solar energy in Peru. The Peruvian government offers a range of financial incentives and tax breaks for businesses that invest in renewable energy projects. These include grants, loans, and tax credits. Additionally, the government has established a Renewable Energy Promotion Fund (FIPER) which provides subsidies to companies investing in renewable energy projects. Furthermore, the Ministry of Energy and Mines has created an incentive program called “Solar Peru” which provides additional funding for solar projects. Finally, the National Photovoltaic Program (PNV) provides technical assistance and training to businesses interested in installing solar systems.
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