Peak Sun Hours in Muratpaşa, Antalya, Turkey
- Solar zone
- Zone 4 (excellent)
- Best month
- July (7.8)
- Worst month
- December (2.1)
- Climate
- Temperate · 17.5°C
Monthly solar breakdown
| Month | GHI | Clear-sky | DNI | DHI | Temp °C | Humid % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2.32 | 3.34 | 3.43 | 0.97 | 7.1 | 77 |
| Feb | 3.15 | 4.40 | 3.71 | 1.35 | 8.2 | 76 |
| Mar | 4.51 | 5.80 | 4.62 | 1.78 | 11.1 | 72 |
| Apr | 5.86 | 7.08 | 5.32 | 2.23 | 14.7 | 68 |
| May | 6.88 | 7.93 | 6.16 | 2.42 | 19.4 | 64 |
| Jun | 7.80 | 8.37 | 8.05 | 2.03 | 24.4 | 54 |
| Jul | 7.83 | 8.12 | 8.54 | 1.77 | 28.6 | 44 |
| Aug | 6.94 | 7.24 | 7.52 | 1.76 | 29.0 | 43 |
| Sep | 5.70 | 6.12 | 6.64 | 1.55 | 25.0 | 49 |
| Oct | 4.07 | 4.71 | 5.04 | 1.39 | 19.4 | 57 |
| Nov | 2.85 | 3.55 | 4.17 | 1.07 | 13.5 | 65 |
| Dec | 2.15 | 2.99 | 3.48 | 0.87 | 9.0 | 74 |
GHI, Clear-sky, DNI, DHI in kWh/m²/day. Data: NASA POWER climatology (long-term monthly averages).
Off-grid calculator
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Sizing against worst-month PSH of 2.15 kWh/m²/day, 0.77 system efficiency.
About solar in Muratpaşa
Muratpaşa, Turkey has a temperate climate with meaningful seasonal variation in solar resource. Its annual peak sun hours average 5.01 kWh/m²/day, a excellent solar resource by global standards.
The strongest month in Muratpaşa is July (summer) at 7.83 kWh/m²/day, and the weakest is December (winter) at 2.15 kWh/m²/day. When sizing a year-round off-grid system, it's standard practice to design against the December value rather than the annual average — otherwise the battery bank runs low during the darkest weeks.
Muratpaşa'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 Muratpaşa?
- Muratpaşa averages 5.01 peak sun hours per day annually, ranging from 2.15 in December to 7.83 in July.
- How many solar panels do I need in Muratpaşa?
- Panel count depends on your daily load. At Muratpaşa's annual average of 5.01 kWh/m²/day, a 5 kWh/day load needs roughly 4 × 400 W panels. Use the calculator above for your actual load.
- What size battery do I need in Muratpaşa?
- Sizing against Muratpaşa's worst month (December, 2.15 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 Muratpaşa's solar resource compare globally?
- Muratpaşa sits in solar zone 4 out of 5 (where 5 is strongest) at 5.01 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.
- How much does winter reduce solar output in Muratpaşa?
- Muratpaşa's worst month (December) delivers 2.15 kWh/m²/day — about 27% of the summer peak of 7.83. Off-grid systems here typically oversize 1.5–2× or pair with a backup source.
- Do cloudy days significantly affect Muratpaşa's solar?
- Partly. Diffuse light still produces 10–25% of clear-sky output. Muratpaşa's 5.01 kWh/m²/day already reflects average cloudiness, so no further derating is needed for sizing.
- What panel tilt works best in Muratpaşa?
- At Muratpaşa's latitude (37°), a fixed tilt near 37° balances year-round yield. Winter-heavy loads favor latitude + 15°; summer-heavy, latitude − 15°.