Solar PV potential in Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe. Click on any location for more detailed information.
Explore the solar photovoltaic (PV) potential across 6 locations in Zimbabwe, from Chinhoyi to Bulawayo. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinhoyi | Mashonaland West | -17.3596 | 30.2039 | 6.40 | 6.50 | 5.64 | 7.10 | 17° North |
| Harare | Harare | -17.815 | 31.0478 | 6.55 | 6.40 | 5.51 | 6.99 | 17° North |
| Kadoma | -18.3338861 | 29.914183 | 6.52 | 6.59 | 5.65 | 7.18 | 18° North | |
| Mutare | Manicaland | -18.966 | 32.67 | 6.52 | 6.28 | 5.27 | 6.82 | 18° North |
| Gweru | Midlands Province | -19.4476 | 29.8201 | 6.43 | 6.52 | 5.45 | 7.02 | 19° North |
| Bulawayo | Bulawayo | -20.1452 | 28.5889 | 6.24 | 6.52 | 5.40 | 6.75 | 19° North |
Solar Panel Tilt Angle in Zimbabwe
So far based on Solar PV Analysis of 6 locations in Zimbabwe, we've discovered that the ideal angle to tilt solar PV panels in Zimbabwe varies between 19° from the horizontal plane facing North in Bulawayo and 17° from the horizontal plane facing North in Chinhoyi.
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 Zimbabwe, the ideal angle to tilt your solar panels will vary by approx 2 degrees (between 19° from the horizontal plane facing North and 17° from the horizontal plane facing North).
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