Solar PV Analysis of Zepce, Bosnia And Herzegovina
In Zepce, Federation of B&H, Bosnia and Herzegovina (latitude: 44.423, longitude: 18.0381), solar power generation is a viable option due to its varying seasonal energy production rates. With each kilowatt of installed solar capacity, the average daily energy output for each season is as follows: 6.82 kWh in Summer, 3.06 kWh in Autumn, 1.72 kWh in Winter, and 4.77 kWh in Spring.
The ideal angle for fixed panel installations at this location is a tilt of 37 degrees facing south to maximize sunlight exposure throughout the year.
However, it should be noted that weather conditions such as heavy rain or snowfall could potentially impede solar power generation at this site by limiting sunlight availability for energy production. To mitigate these factors and ensure greater energy output from solar installations, regular maintenance such as cleaning panels after significant weather events can help maintain efficiency and prevent excessive buildup of debris or snow on the panels' surfaces
Note: The Northern Temperate Zone extends from 35° latitude North up to 66.5° latitude.
So far, we have conducted calculations to evaluate the solar photovoltaic (PV) potential in 30 locations across Bosnia And Herzegovina. This analysis provides insights into each city/location's potential for harnessing solar energy through PV installations.
Link: Solar PV potential in Bosnia And Herzegovina by location
Solar output per kW of installed solar PV by season in Zepce
Seasonal solar PV output for Latitude: 44.423, Longitude: 18.0381 (Zepce, Bosnia And Herzegovina), based on our analysis of 8760 hourly intervals of solar and meteorological data (one whole year) retrieved for that set of coordinates/location from NASA POWER (The Prediction of Worldwide Energy Resources) API:
Ideally tilt fixed solar panels 37° South in Zepce, Bosnia And Herzegovina
To maximize your solar PV system's energy output in Zepce, Bosnia And Herzegovina (Lat/Long 44.423, 18.0381) throughout the year, you should tilt your panels at an angle of 37° South for fixed panel installations.
As the Earth revolves around the Sun each year, the maximum angle of elevation of the Sun varies by +/- 23.45 degrees from its equinox elevation angle for a particular latitude. Finding the exact optimal angle to maximise solar PV production throughout the year can be challenging, but with careful consideration of historical solar energy and meteorological data for a certain location, it can be done precisely.
We use our own calculation, which incorporates NASA solar and meteorological data for the exact Lat/Long coordinates, to determine the ideal tilt angle of a solar panel that will yield maximum annual solar output. We calculate the optimal angle for each day of the year, taking into account its contribution to the yearly total PV potential at that specific location.
Seasonally adjusted solar panel tilt angles for Zepce, Bosnia And Herzegovina
If you can adjust the tilt angle of your solar PV panels, please refer to the seasonal tilt angles below for optimal solar energy production in Zepce, Bosnia And Herzegovina. As mentioned earlier, for fixed-panel solar PV installations, it is optimal to maintain a 37° South tilt angle throughout the year.
| Overall Best Summer Angle | Overall Best Autumn Angle | Overall Best Winter Angle | Overall Best Spring Angle |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28° South in Summer | 47° South in Autumn | 58° South in Winter | 37° South in Spring |
Our recommendations take into account more than just latitude and Earth's position in its elliptical orbit around the Sun. We also incorporate historical solar and meteorological data from NASA's Prediction of Worldwide Energy Resources (POWER) API to assign a weight to each ideal angle for each day based on its historical contribution to overall solar PV potential during a specific season.
This approach allows us to provide much more accurate recommendations than relying solely on latitude, as it considers unique weather conditions in different locations sharing the same latitude worldwide.
Calculate solar panel row spacing in Zepce, Bosnia And Herzegovina
We've added a feature to calculate minimum solar panel row spacing by location. Enter your panel size and orientation below to get the minimum spacing in Zepce, Bosnia And Herzegovina.
Our calculation method
- Solar Position:
We determine the Sun's position on the Winter solstice using the location's latitude and solar declination. - Shadow Projection:
We calculate the shadow length cast by panels using trigonometry, considering panel tilt and the Sun's elevation angle. - Minimum Spacing:
We add the shadow length to the horizontal space occupied by tilted panels.
This approach ensures maximum space efficiency while avoiding shading during critical times, as the Winter solstice represents the worst-case scenario for shadow length.
Topography for solar PV around Zepce, Bosnia And Herzegovina
The topography around Zepce, Bosnia and Herzegovina is predominantly hilly with rolling hills and valleys. The nearby areas that would be most suited to large-scale solar PV development are those with flat terrain, such as open fields or plains. Areas with lower levels of tree cover may also be suitable for solar PV development as they will receive more direct sunlight throughout the day.
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Author: Aaron Robinson
Publisher: profileSOLAR.com
First Published: Wednesday 7th of June 2023
Last Updated: Wednesday 26th of June 2024
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