How much will solar panels produce in Hamburg?

A 8 kWp system facing south at 35° tilt in Hamburg produces about 8,098 kWh a year. In a weak year that is 6,669 kWh, in a good one 9,528 kWh — 1,012 kWh per kWp.

That’s about 231% 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 197 kWh, range 157–236FebFebruary: 8 kWp 386 kWh, range 265–507MarMarch: 8 kWp 674 kWh, range 496–851AprApril: 8 kWp 954 kWh, range 744–1,164MayMay: 8 kWp 1,046 kWh, range 830–1,262JunJune: 8 kWp 1,065 kWh, range 869–1,261JulJuly: 8 kWp 1,024 kWh, range 812–1,236AugAugust: 8 kWp 982 kWh, range 803–1,160SepSeptember: 8 kWp 797 kWh, range 639–955OctOctober: 8 kWp 502 kWh, range 352–653NovNovember: 8 kWp 260 kWh, range 198–321DecDecember: 8 kWp 158 kWh, range 109–207

kWh per month

A typical day in June

The sunniest month in Hamburg. Output peaks around 11:00 solar time, at about 4.3 kWh in the best hour.

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Month by month

Month Weak year, kWh Typical year, kWh Good year, kWh
January 157 197 236
February 265 386 507
March 496 674 851
April 744 954 1,164
May 830 1,046 1,262
June 869 1,065 1,261
July 812 1,024 1,236
August 803 982 1,160
September 639 797 955
October 352 502 653
November 198 260 321
December 109 158 207
Year 6,669 8,098 9,528

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 Hamburg?

From November to February the system produces about 1,001 kWh, which is 12% of the year. The weakest month (December) gives roughly 158 kWh.

Is an east-west roof worth it in Hamburg?

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 Hamburg?

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

Set your own tilt, direction, shading and inverter limit and get a range for your address.

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