How much will solar panels produce in Zell am See?

A 6 kWp system facing south at 35° tilt in Zell am See produces about 6,602 kWh a year. In a weak year that is 5,518 kWh, in a good one 7,687 kWh — 1,100 kWh per kWp.

That’s about 165% of a typical home’s yearly use (4,000 kWh).

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Based on 2014–2023 satellite weather data

Production by month

02505007501,000JanJanuary: 6 kWp 291 kWh, range 211–370FebFebruary: 6 kWp 428 kWh, range 332–524MarMarch: 6 kWp 601 kWh, range 483–718AprApril: 6 kWp 709 kWh, range 574–844MayMay: 6 kWp 666 kWh, range 531–800JunJune: 6 kWp 746 kWh, range 587–905JulJuly: 6 kWp 751 kWh, range 611–891AugAugust: 6 kWp 722 kWh, range 589–856SepSeptember: 6 kWp 568 kWh, range 414–722OctOctober: 6 kWp 481 kWh, range 374–588NovNovember: 6 kWp 282 kWh, range 201–363DecDecember: 6 kWp 212 kWh, range 128–296

kWh per month

A typical day in July

The sunniest month in Zell am See. Output peaks around 11:00 solar time, at about 3.1 kWh in the best hour.

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Month by month

Month Weak year, kWh Typical year, kWh Good year, kWh
January 211 291 370
February 332 428 524
March 483 601 718
April 574 709 844
May 531 666 800
June 587 746 905
July 611 751 891
August 589 722 856
September 414 568 722
October 374 481 588
November 201 282 363
December 128 212 296
Year 5,518 6,602 7,687

The months don’t add up exactly to the yearly figure, because each one is the typical value across many years.

Common questions

How much do solar panels produce in winter in Zell am See?

From November to February the system produces about 1,213 kWh, which is 19% of the year. The weakest month (December) gives roughly 212 kWh.

Is an east-west roof worth it in Zell am See?

An east-west system typically produces 10–25% less per kWp than one facing south, but spreads production more evenly through the day. The exact difference depends on tilt and shading.

Compare an east-west roof for Zell am See

Ground mount or roof in Zell am See?

A ground mount can be tilted and aimed freely, which can add some yield, but it costs more and needs space. Compare both for your own plot.

Check a ground-mounted system in Zell am See

Your roof is not an average roof

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Climate data: Photovoltaic Geographical Information System (PVGIS) — European Commission, Joint Research Centre