Peak Sun Hours in Bakwa, Haut-Uele, Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Solar zone
- Zone 4 (excellent)
- Best month
- February (6.0)
- Worst month
- July (4.9)
- Climate
- Equatorial · 24.5°C
Monthly solar breakdown
| Month | GHI | Clear-sky | DNI | DHI | Temp °C | Humid % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5.92 | 6.51 | 5.07 | 2.28 | 25.2 | 57 |
| Feb | 5.99 | 6.83 | 4.52 | 2.53 | 26.9 | 57 |
| Mar | 5.71 | 6.98 | 3.41 | 2.70 | 25.8 | 73 |
| Apr | 5.60 | 7.15 | 3.37 | 2.62 | 24.8 | 82 |
| May | 5.56 | 6.98 | 3.60 | 2.49 | 24.3 | 84 |
| Jun | 5.09 | 6.57 | 2.80 | 2.51 | 23.8 | 84 |
| Jul | 4.93 | 6.54 | 2.43 | 2.54 | 23.6 | 82 |
| Aug | 5.17 | 6.93 | 2.65 | 2.58 | 23.5 | 83 |
| Sep | 5.62 | 7.19 | 3.33 | 2.58 | 23.7 | 84 |
| Oct | 5.48 | 7.05 | 3.38 | 2.52 | 23.8 | 85 |
| Nov | 5.49 | 6.56 | 4.06 | 2.28 | 23.9 | 81 |
| Dec | 5.68 | 6.30 | 4.87 | 2.14 | 24.4 | 69 |
GHI, Clear-sky, DNI, DHI in kWh/m²/day. Data: NASA POWER climatology (long-term monthly averages).
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Sizing against worst-month PSH of 4.93 kWh/m²/day, 0.77 system efficiency.
About solar in Bakwa
Bakwa, Democratic Republic of the Congo sits near the equator, where day length is stable year-round and the sun passes close to overhead. Its annual peak sun hours average 5.52 kWh/m²/day, a excellent solar resource by global standards.
The strongest month in Bakwa is February (winter) at 5.99 kWh/m²/day, and the weakest is July (summer) at 4.93 kWh/m²/day. When sizing a year-round off-grid system, it's standard practice to design against the July value rather than the annual average — otherwise the battery bank runs low during the darkest weeks.
Bakwa's solar conditions are well within the range where off-grid PV is a straightforward engineering exercise with standard-sized arrays and lithium batteries.
FAQ
- What are the peak sun hours in Bakwa?
- Bakwa averages 5.52 peak sun hours per day annually, ranging from 4.93 in July to 5.99 in February.
- How many solar panels do I need in Bakwa?
- Panel count depends on your daily load. At Bakwa's annual average of 5.52 kWh/m²/day, a 5 kWh/day load needs roughly 3 × 400 W panels. Use the calculator above for your actual load.
- What size battery do I need in Bakwa?
- Sizing against Bakwa's worst month (July, 4.93 kWh/m²/day) with 2 days of autonomy at 80% depth of discharge, a 5 kWh/day load needs about a 12.5 kWh battery bank.
- How does Bakwa's solar resource compare globally?
- Bakwa sits in solar zone 4 out of 5 (where 5 is strongest) at 5.52 kWh/m²/day — excellent by global standards. For reference, top-tier desert sites average ~6.5 and high-latitude cities around 2.5 kWh/m²/day.
- Why doesn't solar output vary much by month in Bakwa?
- Near the equator, day length is nearly constant year-round and the sun stays close to overhead. In Bakwa, monthly PSH ranges just from 4.93 to 5.99 kWh/m²/day — variance is driven by wet-season cloud cover, not day length.
- What tilt angle works best for panels in Bakwa?
- At latitude 4°, panels in Bakwa work best at a low tilt (roughly 4°) or horizontal. Tracking mounts add little benefit this close to the equator.
- How does the wet season affect solar output in Bakwa?
- Equatorial wet seasons reduce output through cloud cover, not day length. Bakwa's worst month (July) still delivers 4.93 kWh/m²/day — design against this value for reliable year-round off-grid use.