• Solar global horizontal irradiation (kWh/m2)

    Yearly average global irradiance on an optimally inclined surface (W/m2) . Solar radiation data consists of the average irradiance over the time period 2005-2015 , taking into account both day and night-time, measured in W/m2.

    layer
  • cloudSource
    EC-JRC
  • editSuggested citation
    https://ec.europa.eu/jrc/en/pvgis
  • extensionRelated tool or portal
    https://ec.europa.eu/jrc/en/pvgis
  • copyrightLicence
    No information provided
  • av_timerDate or time period of observation
  • timerFrequency of update
    Frequency of updates not provided
  • mapGeographic coverage
    Africa
  • tab_unselectedSpatial Resolution
    1km
  • extensionTechnical background
  • errorCautions
    -
  • dashboardRelated SDGs and targets
    GOAL 7: Affordable and clean energy,
  • tocRelated Topics
    Climate, Energy, Energy Production
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