How much will solar panels produce in Berlin?

A 8 kWp system facing south at 35° tilt in Berlin produces about 8,715 kWh a year. In a weak year that is 7,237 kWh, in a good one 10,193 kWh — 1,089 kWh per kWp.

That’s about 249% of a typical home’s yearly use (3,500 kWh).

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Based on 2014–2023 satellite weather data

Production by month

05001,0001,500JanJanuary: 8 kWp 203 kWh, range 141–264FebFebruary: 8 kWp 449 kWh, range 319–578MarMarch: 8 kWp 695 kWh, range 508–881AprApril: 8 kWp 940 kWh, range 705–1,176MayMay: 8 kWp 1,086 kWh, range 858–1,314JunJune: 8 kWp 1,096 kWh, range 904–1,287JulJuly: 8 kWp 1,117 kWh, range 921–1,313AugAugust: 8 kWp 1,051 kWh, range 850–1,253SepSeptember: 8 kWp 807 kWh, range 614–1,001OctOctober: 8 kWp 573 kWh, range 395–751NovNovember: 8 kWp 294 kWh, range 236–352DecDecember: 8 kWp 177 kWh, range 113–241

kWh per month

A typical day in July

The sunniest month in Berlin. Output peaks around 11:00 solar time, at about 4.5 kWh in the best hour.

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Month by month

Month Weak year, kWh Typical year, kWh Good year, kWh
January 141 203 264
February 319 449 578
March 508 695 881
April 705 940 1,176
May 858 1,086 1,314
June 904 1,096 1,287
July 921 1,117 1,313
August 850 1,051 1,253
September 614 807 1,001
October 395 573 751
November 236 294 352
December 113 177 241
Year 7,237 8,715 10,193

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 Berlin?

From November to February the system produces about 1,122 kWh, which is 13% of the year. The weakest month (December) gives roughly 177 kWh.

Is an east-west roof worth it in Berlin?

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.

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Ground mount or roof in Berlin?

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