Solar PV potential in Uruguay 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 Uruguay. Click on any location for more detailed information.
Explore the solar photovoltaic (PV) potential across 15 locations in Uruguay, from Paysandú to Punta del Este. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paysandú | Paysandú Department | -32.3228 | -58.0723 | 7.95 | 4.48 | 3.52 | 6.61 | 28° North |
| Paso de los Toros | Tacuarembó Department | -32.8196 | -56.517 | 7.95 | 4.49 | 3.21 | 6.36 | 28° North |
| Chacras de Dolores | Soriano | -33.5446 | -58.2049 | 7.91 | 4.46 | 3.36 | 6.39 | 29° North |
| Fray Marcos | Florida | -34.1973 | -55.7319 | 7.80 | 4.53 | 3.12 | 6.29 | 29° North |
| San José de Mayo | San José Department | -34.3395 | -56.7138 | 7.98 | 4.52 | 3.10 | 6.44 | 29° North |
| Minas | Lavalleja | -34.3776 | -55.2381 | 7.80 | 4.52 | 3.11 | 6.29 | 30° North |
| Canelones | Canelones | -34.5242 | -56.2739 | 7.98 | 4.52 | 3.10 | 6.44 | 30° North |
| La Paz | Canelones | -34.6347 | -56.335 | 7.98 | 4.52 | 3.10 | 6.44 | 30° North |
| San Carlos | Maldonado | -34.7919 | -54.9204 | 7.60 | 4.40 | 2.87 | 5.97 | 30° North |
| Sayago | Montevideo Department | -34.8367 | -56.2367 | 7.98 | 4.52 | 3.10 | 6.44 | 30° North |
| Montevideo | Montevideo Department | -34.891 | -56.0971 | 7.97 | 4.59 | 3.17 | 6.45 | 30° North |
| Maldonado | Maldonado | -34.9014 | -54.9516 | 7.60 | 4.46 | 2.94 | 5.99 | 30° North |
| Centro | Montevideo Department | -34.9055 | -56.1944 | 7.98 | 4.52 | 3.10 | 6.44 | 30° North |
| Pocitos | Montevideo Department | -34.9087 | -56.1539 | 7.98 | 4.52 | 3.10 | 6.44 | 30° North |
| Punta del Este | Maldonado | -34.9485 | -54.9341 | 7.60 | 4.46 | 2.94 | 5.99 | 30° North |
Solar Panel Tilt Angle in Uruguay
So far based on Solar PV Analysis of 15 locations in Uruguay, we've discovered that the ideal angle to tilt solar PV panels in Uruguay varies between 30° from the horizontal plane facing North in Punta del Este and 28° from the horizontal plane facing North in Paysandú.
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 Uruguay, the ideal angle to tilt your solar panels will vary by approx 2 degrees (between 30° from the horizontal plane facing North and 28° from the horizontal plane facing North).
Uruguay solar PV Stats as a country
Uruguay ranks 66th in the world for cumulative solar PV capacity, with 258 total MW's of solar PV installed. Each year Uruguay is generating 69 Watts from solar PV per capita (Uruguay ranks 46th in the world for solar PV Watts generated per capita). [source]
Are there incentives for businesses to install solar in Uruguay?
Yes, there are incentives for businesses wanting to install solar energy in Uruguay. The Uruguayan 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 feed-in tariff system which guarantees a fixed price for electricity generated from renewable sources such as solar energy. This helps to make investing in solar energy more attractive to businesses.
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