Quinta Normal, Santiago Metropolitan, Chile is a decent location for generating solar energy year-round. The amount of electricity that can be produced from solar panels changes with the seasons, but overall it's quite good.

In simple terms, a kilowatt (kW) of installed solar panels in Quinta Normal can produce an average of 9.40 kilowatt-hours (kWh) per day during summer. This means each kW of your solar panel system will create this much electricity daily when the sun is shining its brightest.

During autumn and winter, production drops off but it's not too bad at all - you'd still get around 5.30 kWh and 3.31 kWh respectively per day for every kW installed. Spring sees an increase again to about 7.77 kWh/day per kW installed.

So while winter might see less production due to shorter days and more cloud cover, other times of the year make up for this by producing more power than you might need - especially in summer!

For best results at this location, it's recommended that fixed panel installations are tilted at an angle of 28 degrees facing North to capture as much sunlight as possible throughout the year.

As far as local factors go that could affect solar production in Quinta Normal: weather patterns such as cloudy or rainy days would naturally result in less sunlight reaching your panels thus lowering their output; dust or dirt on your panels could also reduce their efficiency so regular cleaning may be necessary; finally any physical obstructions like trees or buildings casting shadows on your panels would also affect their performance negatively.

To tackle these issues: consider installing a tracking system which adjusts the angle of your panels throughout the day to follow the sun thereby maximizing exposure; ensure there are no obstructions blocking direct sunlight from reaching your installation site; schedule regular maintenance checks including cleaning services to keep dust and debris off your panels ensuring they work efficiently all year round.

Note: The Southern Sub Tropics extend from -23.5° latitude South down to -35° latitude.

So far, we have conducted calculations to evaluate the solar photovoltaic (PV) potential in 23 locations across Chile. This analysis provides insights into each city/location's potential for harnessing solar energy through PV installations.

Link: Solar PV potential in Chile by location

Solar output per kW of installed solar PV by season in Quinta Normal

Seasonal solar PV output for Latitude: -33.4406, Longitude: -70.6659 (Quinta Normal, Chile), 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:

Average 9.40kWh/day in Summer.

Average 5.30kWh/day in Autumn.

Average 3.31kWh/day in Winter.

Average 7.77kWh/day in Spring.

Ideally tilt fixed solar panels 28° North in Quinta Normal, Chile

To maximize your solar PV system's energy output in Quinta Normal, Chile (Lat/Long -33.4406, -70.6659) throughout the year, you should tilt your panels at an angle of 28° North 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.

At Latitude: -33.4406, Longitude: -70.6659, the ideal angle to tilt panels is 28° North

Seasonally adjusted solar panel tilt angles for Quinta Normal, Chile

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 Quinta Normal, Chile. As mentioned earlier, for fixed-panel solar PV installations, it is optimal to maintain a 28° North tilt angle throughout the year.

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 Quinta Normal, Chile

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 Quinta Normal, Chile.

Our calculation method

1. Solar Position:
   We determine the Sun's position on the Winter solstice using the location's latitude and solar declination.
2. Shadow Projection:
   We calculate the shadow length cast by panels using trigonometry, considering panel tilt and the Sun's elevation angle.
3. 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 Quinta Normal, Chile

Quinta Normal is a commune of Chile located in Santiago Province, Santiago Metropolitan Region. It's situated in the central part of the country, near the western edge of the city of Santiago. The topography around Quinta Normal is primarily urban and flat with some minor undulations.

The region experiences a Mediterranean climate with hot summers and mild winters which makes it well suited for solar PV installations. However, being an urban area means there may be limited available space for large-scale solar PV projects.

For large-scale solar PV projects, nearby areas that are less densely populated or have more open spaces would be better suited. For instance:

1) North towards regions like Atacama Desert: Known as one of the best places on Earth for solar energy production due to its high levels of sunlight and clear skies.

2) East towards Andean highlands: While these areas are mountainous and not ideal for traditional ground-mounted PV systems, they receive ample sunlight making them suitable if innovative solutions such as floating or hillside-installed photovoltaic systems were used.

3) West towards coastal areas: These regions provide larger tracts of undeveloped land where large scale solar farms could potentially be established.

It's also important to consider factors such as proximity to transmission lines or substations (for grid connection), access roads (for installation and maintenance), local regulations regarding land use and environmental impact before deciding on a location for large-scale solar installations.

Chile solar PV Stats as a country

Chile ranks 22nd in the world for cumulative solar PV capacity, with 4,468 total MW's of solar PV installed. This means that 9.10% of Chile's total energy as a country comes from solar PV (that's 5th in the world). Each year Chile is generating 234 Watts from solar PV per capita (Chile ranks 21st in the world for solar PV Watts generated per capita). [source]

Are there incentives for businesses to install solar in Chile?

Yes, there are several incentives for businesses wanting to install solar energy in Chile. The Chilean government offers a range of financial incentives and tax credits for businesses that invest in renewable energy projects. These include grants, loans, and subsidies for the installation of solar panels. Additionally, businesses can benefit from net metering policies which allow them to sell excess electricity back to the grid at a premium rate. Finally, businesses may also be eligible for additional incentives such as reduced import duties on solar equipment or accelerated depreciation allowances on investments in renewable energy projects.

Do you have more up to date information than this on incentives towards solar PV projects in Chile? Please reach out to us and help us keep this information current. Thanks!

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