How much will solar panels produce in Leipzig?

A 8 kWp system facing south at 35° tilt in Leipzig produces about 8,884 kWh a year. In a weak year that is 7,335 kWh, in a good one 10,432 kWh — 1,110 kWh per kWp.

That’s about 254% 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 256 kWh, range 187–325FebFebruary: 8 kWp 455 kWh, range 327–583MarMarch: 8 kWp 724 kWh, range 534–913AprApril: 8 kWp 971 kWh, range 742–1,201MayMay: 8 kWp 1,112 kWh, range 901–1,324JunJune: 8 kWp 1,104 kWh, range 897–1,312JulJuly: 8 kWp 1,105 kWh, range 901–1,308AugAugust: 8 kWp 1,047 kWh, range 848–1,246SepSeptember: 8 kWp 813 kWh, range 612–1,014OctOctober: 8 kWp 591 kWh, range 453–728NovNovember: 8 kWp 344 kWh, range 249–439DecDecember: 8 kWp 207 kWh, range 124–291

kWh per month

A typical day in May

The sunniest month in Leipzig. Output peaks around 11:00 solar time, at about 4.6 kWh in the best hour.

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Month by month

Month Weak year, kWh Typical year, kWh Good year, kWh
January 187 256 325
February 327 455 583
March 534 724 913
April 742 971 1,201
May 901 1,112 1,324
June 897 1,104 1,312
July 901 1,105 1,308
August 848 1,047 1,246
September 612 813 1,014
October 453 591 728
November 249 344 439
December 124 207 291
Year 7,335 8,884 10,432

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 Leipzig?

From November to February the system produces about 1,263 kWh, which is 14% of the year. The weakest month (December) gives roughly 207 kWh.

Is an east-west roof worth it in Leipzig?

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 Leipzig?

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