Solar Radiation Maps and Photovoltaic Electricity Potential for European Countries
The maps represent yearly sum of global irradiation on horizontal and optimally inclined surface, 10-years average of the period 1981-1990 [kWh/m2]. The same colour legend represents also potential solar electricity [kWh/kWp] generated by a 1 kWp system per year with photovoltaic modules mounted at an optimum inclination and assuming system performance ratio 0.75.
The maps can be downloaded by right-clicking and saving target onto your disc.
A2 poster (pdf 11.5 mb)
graphic file for publications (5.2 mb)
graphic file for presentations (0.7 mb)
Europe, the Mediterranean region
Europe, the Alpine region
Netherlands
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Šúri M., Huld T.A., Dunlop E.D. Ossenbrink H.A., 2007. Potential of solar electricity generation in the European Union member states and candidate countries. Solar Energy, 81, 1295–1305, http://re.jrc.ec.europa.eu/pvgis/.
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Solar Energy | admin | October 30, 2009
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Estonia, European Union, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, photovoltaic modules, Poland, Portugal, Romania, solar radiation map, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom
New maps of solar radiation for all countries of Europe available for free also at:
http://solargis.info/doc/index.php?select=71