How much will solar panels produce in Hobart?

A 6.6 kWp system facing north at 35° tilt in Hobart produces about 9,209 kWh a year. In a weak year that is 7,700 kWh, in a good one 10,718 kWh — 1,395 kWh per kWp.

That’s about 167% of a typical home’s yearly use (5,500 kWh).

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Based on 2014–2023 satellite weather data

Production by month

05001,0001,500JanJanuary: 6.6 kWp 1,031 kWh, range 830–1,231FebFebruary: 6.6 kWp 879 kWh, range 728–1,029MarMarch: 6.6 kWp 822 kWh, range 687–957AprApril: 6.6 kWp 674 kWh, range 538–810MayMay: 6.6 kWp 528 kWh, range 432–623JunJune: 6.6 kWp 451 kWh, range 368–534JulJuly: 6.6 kWp 532 kWh, range 442–622AugAugust: 6.6 kWp 654 kWh, range 541–766SepSeptember: 6.6 kWp 802 kWh, range 632–972OctOctober: 6.6 kWp 925 kWh, range 729–1,120NovNovember: 6.6 kWp 944 kWh, range 771–1,117DecDecember: 6.6 kWp 1,040 kWh, range 850–1,229

kWh per month

A typical day in December

The sunniest month in Hobart. Output peaks around 12:00 solar time, at about 4.2 kWh in the best hour.

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Month by month

Month Weak year, kWh Typical year, kWh Good year, kWh
January 830 1,031 1,231
February 728 879 1,029
March 687 822 957
April 538 674 810
May 432 528 623
June 368 451 534
July 442 532 622
August 541 654 766
September 632 802 972
October 729 925 1,120
November 771 944 1,117
December 850 1,040 1,229
Year 7,700 9,209 10,718

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 Hobart?

From May to August the system produces about 2,164 kWh, which is 23% of the year. The weakest month (June) gives roughly 451 kWh.

Is an east-west roof worth it in Hobart?

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

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Ground mount or roof in Hobart?

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.

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Your roof is not an average roof

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