Solar Energy Opportunities in the Region

The Middle East region is one of the richest in the world in terms of solar radiation, with an average ranging between 5.5 – 6.5 kWh/m²/day. This makes investing in solar energy the optimal choice for reducing electricity bills.

Solar panels on a building rooftop
A solar energy system on a commercial building rooftop with 100 kWp capacity

System Sizing Calculation

  1. Determine daily consumption (kWh/day): from electricity bill
  2. Number of panels = consumption / (solar radiation × panel efficiency × loss factor)
  3. Inverter capacity = 80-110% of total panel capacity

Components of a Photovoltaic System

Component Function Note
Solar panels (Monocrystalline) Convert light to electricity 20-22% efficiency
Grid-Tie Inverter DC to AC conversion Efficiency ≥ 97%
DC/AC Distribution Board Protection and isolation IEC 60364
Monitoring System Performance tracking SCADA/IoT