Forecasting the potential of solar energy harvest in Kangar

Abstract

This paper provides a case study in solar radiation and the potential evaluation of solar energy harvesting at 6. 431°N, 100.185°E, in Kangar, Perlis, Malaysia. As a state located in the Northern region, Perlis is highly potential in the development of a solar energy harvesting system. However,in order to start harvesting the solar energy as an alternative electricity utility source, it is essential to investigate the amount of solar radiation received at the location beforehand. This paper, defines the parameters of solar radiation and shows the geometrical relationship of its natural resources in order to determine the potentiality. The value of solar radiation was collected from the installed weather station and from the calculation based on the equations.