Off-grid solar sizing in Democratic Republic of the Congo
What a year-round off-grid system costs you in 6 cities, sized against the worst month rather than the annual average.
| City | Annual per kW | Worst month | Array for 3 kWh/day | Seasonal swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kinshasa | 677 kWh | April | 2.46 kW | 1.2× |
| Lubumbashi | 1,676 kWh | January | 1.07 kW | 1.4× |
| Mbuji-Mayi | 732 kWh | April | 2.43 kW | 1.5× |
| Kolwezi | 1,629 kWh | January | 1.11 kW | 1.4× |
| Likasi | 1,645 kWh | January | 1.10 kW | 1.4× |
| Tshikapa | 729 kWh | March | 2.39 kW | 1.5× |
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