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The work analyses climate resources that can potentially be used to develop solar power in Belarus efficiently. The authors determine space-time variability of radiation regime including such parameters as solar irradiance, atmosphere transparency, sunshine duration, cloud cover patterns, etc. The efficiency of solar power generators is assessed by taking into account the number of clear days with low cloud cover per year, sunshine duration per month, and solar irradiance of a horizontal surface in the daytime.

The paper substantiates a necessity to create maps of snow cover characteristics in Belarus. The designed maps can be used by engineers to forecast spring floods on the rivers of Belarus and to assign snow load limits imposed on buildings and structures.

The authors of the article estimate a feasibility of utilizing solar power facilities on the territory of Belarus. They calculate total values of solar radiation under ideal weather conditions and make conclusions about operational efficiency of fixed and tracking PV systems.