Solar energy in Tiruppur, India

Average irradiation 5.49 kWh/m²/day · ~1603 kWh per kWp per year

5.49
Avg GHI (kWh/m²/day)
1,603
kWh / kWp / year
8,000
kWh/yr from 5 kW system
11.12, 77.36
Coordinates

Monthly solar irradiation & temperature in Tiruppur (NASA POWER)

MonthIrradiation (kWh/m²/day)Avg temp (°C)Est. production per kWp (kWh)
Jan5.3924.3131
Feb6.1926.6150
Mar6.5129.7158
Apr6.4431.3157
May6.0929.6148
Jun5.4027.8131
Jul4.9927.2121
Aug5.1327.2125
Sep5.5027.1134
Oct5.0526.4123
Nov4.5624.6111
Dec4.6223.7112

Solar potential of Tiruppur explained

Tiruppur receives an average of 5.49 kilowatt-hours of solar energy per square metre per day, measured over four decades of satellite observation. In practical terms, every kilowatt-peak of installed PV capacity yields about 1603 kWh of electricity per year here, assuming a well-oriented system with a typical 80% performance ratio. This places Tiruppur among the stronger solar locations globally — comparable to southern Spain or California.

Frequently asked questions

Is solar worth it in Tiruppur?

With 5.49 kWh/m²/day of average irradiation, a 1 kWp system in Tiruppur produces roughly 1603 kWh per year. That is an excellent solar resource — payback periods are typically among the shortest worldwide.

How much electricity would a 5 kW system produce in Tiruppur?

Approximately 8,000 kWh per year — enough to cover a large share of a typical household's consumption.

What data is this based on?

Long-term satellite observations from NASA POWER (1981–present) and the PVGIS SARAH3 database, assuming a performance ratio of 80%.