Africa - Photovoltaic Solar Electricity Potential

Date(s) (Creation)
Originator(s): Lionel Menard1 
Affiliation(s) 1 : MINES ParisTech
Version Final version
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Abstract The map displays the quantity of energy that reached equator-oriented photovoltaic modules that are optimally-inclined to maximise yearly electricity yields. This map is computed from observations made by meteorological satellites. Click on map to enlarge. If you use this map, mention this copyright please: PVGIS copyright European Commission 2001-2008 and HelioClim-1 copyright Mines ParisTech / Armines 2001-2008.
Keywords Photovoltaic, Solar Electricity, PV, Modules, Electricity Yields, Meteorological Satellites, PVGIS, European Commission, MINES ParisTech, ARMINES, HelioClim-1, Helioclim, Africa, Mediterranean Basin, Southwest Asia
Utilisation Exclusive right granted by law for a specified period of time.
Temporal Extent 2001-01-01 - 2008-12-31