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 3 locations in Uruguay, from Montevideo 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.

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 Uruguay. 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
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
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 3 locations in Uruguay, we've discovered that the ideal tilt angle in Uruguay is 30° 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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