How much will solar panels produce in Sunshine Coast?

A 6.6 kWp system facing north at 35° tilt in Sunshine Coast produces about 10,650 kWh a year. In a weak year that is 8,906 kWh, in a good one 12,394 kWh — 1,614 kWh per kWp.

That’s about 194% 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 872 kWh, range 697–1,047FebFebruary: 6.6 kWp 809 kWh, range 666–951MarMarch: 6.6 kWp 898 kWh, range 736–1,060AprApril: 6.6 kWp 892 kWh, range 740–1,044MayMay: 6.6 kWp 860 kWh, range 687–1,032JunJune: 6.6 kWp 780 kWh, range 636–924JulJuly: 6.6 kWp 847 kWh, range 682–1,012AugAugust: 6.6 kWp 959 kWh, range 776–1,142SepSeptember: 6.6 kWp 973 kWh, range 778–1,169OctOctober: 6.6 kWp 984 kWh, range 762–1,206NovNovember: 6.6 kWp 922 kWh, range 747–1,097DecDecember: 6.6 kWp 855 kWh, range 707–1,002

kWh per month

A typical day in October

The sunniest month in Sunshine Coast. Output peaks around 11:00 solar time, at about 3.8 kWh in the best hour.

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Month by month

Month Weak year, kWh Typical year, kWh Good year, kWh
January 697 872 1,047
February 666 809 951
March 736 898 1,060
April 740 892 1,044
May 687 860 1,032
June 636 780 924
July 682 847 1,012
August 776 959 1,142
September 778 973 1,169
October 762 984 1,206
November 747 922 1,097
December 707 855 1,002
Year 8,906 10,650 12,394

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 Sunshine Coast?

From May to August the system produces about 3,446 kWh, which is 32% of the year. The weakest month (June) gives roughly 780 kWh.

Is an east-west roof worth it in Sunshine Coast?

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.

Compare an east-west roof for Sunshine Coast

Ground mount or roof in Sunshine Coast?

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