Off-grid solar sizing in Saudi Arabia
What a year-round off-grid system costs you in 9 cities, sized against the worst month rather than the annual average.
| City | Annual per kW | Worst month | Array for 3 kWh/day | Seasonal swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeddah | 1,813 kWh | December | 0.91 kW | 1.2× |
| Riyadh | 1,773 kWh | December | 0.91 kW | 1.2× |
| Makkah | 1,770 kWh | December | 0.93 kW | 1.2× |
| Madinah | 1,835 kWh | December | 0.85 kW | 1.1× |
| Dammam | 1,706 kWh | January | 0.98 kW | 1.3× |
| Sulţānah | 1,829 kWh | December | 0.85 kW | 1.1× |
| Buraydah | 1,783 kWh | December | 0.93 kW | 1.2× |
| Ta’if | 1,823 kWh | May | 0.90 kW | 1.2× |
| Tabuk | 1,901 kWh | December | 0.83 kW | 1.1× |
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