(Completed – March 2025 | Analyzed Month: February 2025)

Overview:

Completed a comparative analysis of solar energy potential across major Saudi cities by evaluating location-specific irradiance and weather data for February 2025. The goal was to identify high-efficiency zones for PV systems and understand how climate conditions affect solar output.

Objective:

To analyze and compare solar panel performance in Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Abha, and Tabuk during February 2025, using real-world data to determine the most favorable locations for solar energy generation.

Tools & Methods:

• Microsoft Excel (advanced formulas, dynamic dashboards, visualizations)
• Global Solar Atlas & PVGIS datasets
• Location-specific weather data (irradiance, temperature, sunlight duration)

Key Contributions:

• Collected and standardized raw solar and climate data
• Built a data-driven Excel model to simulate panel efficiency by location
• Visualized differences in performance using comparative dashboards
• Assessed the impact of regional environmental factors on generation potential

Results & Impact:

• Central and western regions showed superior irradiance levels
• Coastal cities revealed seasonal performance dips
• Final outputs offer valuable insight for solar developers, site planners, or energy modelers

Skills Demonstrated:

Environmental data analysis | Solar energy modeling | Excel automation | Data visualization | Independent research | Location-based assessment

Below are the supporting materials and final outputs.

🌐 Live Dashboard: Explore solar panel performance by city for Feb 2025 click Here