Sahara Solar Scale Visualization

Assumptions

Global demand (TWh/yr)

Preset

Yield (kWh / kWp / yr)

Typical Sahara PV yield ≈ 1,900–2,300 kWh/kWp/yr

Panel Technology

Standard 585W panels

Layout

Realistic spacing Ideal packing

Potential from 1.2% area

— TWh/yr

Global demand

— TWh/yr

Progress bar shows what fraction of selected demand the green area could supply.

Interactivity tips

Hover the green area for energy stats. Toggle technologies to see the red “required area” ring adjust. Click comparison boxes on the right to recenter.

Legend

Green — Covered area (1.2% of Sahara)

Yellow — Total Sahara extent

Red — Area required to meet selected demand

Pennsylvania

Area: 119,283 km²

≈ — of covered area

South Korea

Area: 100,339 km²

≈ — of covered area

Iceland

Area: 103,000 km²

≈ — of covered area