Abstract

• Solar energy is the most abundant energy resource on Earth. It can be captured and used in several ways such as photovoltaic technology. In order to investigate a potential use of concentrating solar power technologies and select an optimum site for these technologies, it is necessary to obtain information on the geographical distribution of monthly average daily solar irradiation over an area of interest. This paper aims to evaluate the potential of renewable energy source of solar in two selected areas of South Aye Village in Khayan Township and Kyutawwa Village in Thongwa Township at Yangon Region. Additionally, solar energy collected data were analyzed for six months starting from January till June, 2020. Feasibility of harnessing for monthly mean solar energy was investigated by using 50 W photovoltaic solar panels. The solar power received on one day for month was checked by solar panel checker. From all the records measured, it was found that the measurements value for the solar energy from South Aye Village was more than that of Kyutawwa Village. In South Aye Village, the highest solar irradiation was estimated as 7.47 kWh/m2 /day in May and the lowest was 4.47 kWh/m2 /day recorded in June. The annual average daily solar radiation for Kyutawwa Village has been between 4.27 kWh/m2 /day and 7.26 kWh/m2 /day. This study indicates that selected areas had great potentials for utilizing solar energy system. It is also wanted to get benefits the development of the society and to have an impact on solar power generation technology and solar power generation.