Solar Energy
Introduction
  • Egypt is one of the countries of the solar belt area most suitable for applications of solar energy has been issued Atlas of the sun of Egypt, including readings have been limited for years to all regions of the Republic, and also includes a typical year in which the expected data for all days of the year, such as solar radiation and hours of sunshine.
  • Atlas results show that the average direct vertical solar radiation is ranges between 2000 - 3200 kWh / m 2 / yr.
  • The sunshine duration ranges between 9 – 11 hr/day, Which means that investment opportunities are available in various solar energy applications.