Assessment of the potentials of solar energy and radiation at the Islamic University of Medina

Abstract

The availability of radiation measurements is an essential factor in the evaluation of solar potential when a photovoltaic plant is to be installed. This paper addresses an assessment of the measurements and analysis of solar radiation in Medina, Saudi Arabia. The actual measurements are taken from a meteorological station located on the roof of the Engineering laboratory building at the Islamic University in Medina, KSA. The obtained results are satisfactory and prove the reliability of the constructed numerical models.