Space-time high-resolution data of the potential insolation and solar duration for Montenegro

Branislav Bajat; Ognjen Antonijević; Milan Kilibarda; Aleksandar Sekulić; Jelena Luković; Dejan Doljak; Dragan Burić

doi:10.2298/SPAT2044045B

Branislav Bajat University of Belgrade, Faculty of Civil Engineering https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4274-2534
Ognjen Antonijević University of Belgrade, Faculty of Civil Engineering
Milan Kilibarda University of Belgrade, Faculty of Civil Engineering https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2930-3596
Aleksandar Sekulić University of Belgrade, Faculty of Civil Engineering https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5515-2779
Jelena Luković University of Belgrade, Faculty of Geography https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8967-3495
Dejan Doljak Geographical Institute “Jovan Cvijić” SASA https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8230-538X
Dragan Burić University of Montenegro, Faculty of Philosophy, Department of Geography https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0905-1915

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2298/SPAT2044045B

Keywords: potential insolation, solar duration, Montenegro

Abstract

The assessment of the potential use of renewable energy resources requires reliable and precise data inputs for sustainable energy planning on a regional, national and local scale. In this study, we examine high spatial resolution grids of potential insolation and solar duration in order to determine the location of potential solar power plants in Montenegro. Grids with a 25-m spatial resolution of potential solar radiation and duration were produced based on observational records and publicly available high-resolution digital elevation model provided by the European Environment Agency. These results could be further used for the estimation and selection of a specific location for solar panels. With an average annual potential insolation of 1800 kWh/m² and solar duration of over 2000 h per year for most of its territory, Montenegro is one of the European countries with the highest potential for the development, production, and consumption of solar energy.

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