Abstract: To exploit and make good use of solar energy resources in Panzhihua, this paper systematically investigated statistical characteristics and major advantages of solar radiation distributions there, which is based on solar radiation data and related meteorological parameters throughout several decades.An algorithm is further developed about solar radiation estimate based on correlation analyses between solar radiation and various meteorological and geographical parameters such as sunshine percentage, latitude, longitude, surface vapor pressure, etc, which can provide a scientific guidance for good use of solar energy resources in Panzhihua.In addition, appropriate solutions are suggested about how to exploit unique agriculture and tourism developments in terms of the solar energy distribution characteristics in Panzhihua.