How much will solar panels produce in Belo Horizonte?

A 5 kWp system facing north at 35° tilt in Belo Horizonte produces about 8,326 kWh a year. In a weak year that is 6,973 kWh, in a good one 9,679 kWh — 1,665 kWh per kWp.

That’s about 416% of a typical home’s yearly use (2,000 kWh).

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Based on 2014–2023 satellite weather data

Production by month

02505007501,000JanJanuary: 5 kWp 673 kWh, range 536–810FebFebruary: 5 kWp 586 kWh, range 461–711MarMarch: 5 kWp 715 kWh, range 581–850AprApril: 5 kWp 700 kWh, range 581–820MayMay: 5 kWp 744 kWh, range 618–870JunJune: 5 kWp 731 kWh, range 602–860JulJuly: 5 kWp 805 kWh, range 665–944AugAugust: 5 kWp 812 kWh, range 669–955SepSeptember: 5 kWp 754 kWh, range 622–886OctOctober: 5 kWp 679 kWh, range 547–811NovNovember: 5 kWp 576 kWh, range 472–681DecDecember: 5 kWp 584 kWh, range 481–687

kWh per month

A typical day in August

The sunniest month in Belo Horizonte. Output peaks around 11:00 solar time, at about 2.7 kWh in the best hour.

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Month by month

Month Weak year, kWh Typical year, kWh Good year, kWh
January 536 673 810
February 461 586 711
March 581 715 850
April 581 700 820
May 618 744 870
June 602 731 860
July 665 805 944
August 669 812 955
September 622 754 886
October 547 679 811
November 472 576 681
December 481 584 687
Year 6,973 8,326 9,679

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 Belo Horizonte?

From May to August the system produces about 3,092 kWh, which is 37% of the year. The weakest month (November) gives roughly 576 kWh.

Is an east-west roof worth it in Belo Horizonte?

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 Belo Horizonte?

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 Belo Horizonte

Your roof is not an average roof

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