Theoretical Investigation of Solar Radiation in Bani Walid, Libya

Abstract

Bani-Walid is a town located on the edge of the Libya Desert. It is characterized by great solar activation, especially in mid of June, when the sunny hours exceed the fourteen. Based on this consideration, a theoretical study was conducted to calculate the total incident solar radiation per unit area in this town. The study revealed that the total solar radiation reaches the surface of the earth at about 10.54185 kWh/m2/day, in mid of June, and the peak sun hours reached 10 hours. This allows the investor to build solar plants to supply electric power to this town instead of electric power stations that depend on fossil fuels that emit gases, dust, and cause environmental pollution