How much will solar panels produce in Salvador?

A 5 kWp system facing north at 35° tilt in Salvador produces about 8,143 kWh a year. In a weak year that is 6,819 kWh, in a good one 9,467 kWh — 1,629 kWh per kWp.

That’s about 407% 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 643 kWh, range 532–753FebFebruary: 5 kWp 631 kWh, range 526–736MarMarch: 5 kWp 752 kWh, range 613–892AprApril: 5 kWp 697 kWh, range 567–827MayMay: 5 kWp 675 kWh, range 551–799JunJune: 5 kWp 652 kWh, range 541–762JulJuly: 5 kWp 698 kWh, range 576–819AugAugust: 5 kWp 752 kWh, range 631–873SepSeptember: 5 kWp 715 kWh, range 592–838OctOctober: 5 kWp 723 kWh, range 605–842NovNovember: 5 kWp 606 kWh, range 495–718DecDecember: 5 kWp 613 kWh, range 498–728

kWh per month

A typical day in March

The sunniest month in Salvador. Output peaks around 11:00 solar time, at about 2.8 kWh in the best hour.

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Month by month

Month Weak year, kWh Typical year, kWh Good year, kWh
January 532 643 753
February 526 631 736
March 613 752 892
April 567 697 827
May 551 675 799
June 541 652 762
July 576 698 819
August 631 752 873
September 592 715 838
October 605 723 842
November 495 606 718
December 498 613 728
Year 6,819 8,143 9,467

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 Salvador?

From May to August the system produces about 2,777 kWh, which is 34% of the year. The weakest month (November) gives roughly 606 kWh.

Is an east-west roof worth it in Salvador?

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 Salvador?

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