How much will solar panels produce in Magdeburg?

A 8 kWp system facing south at 35° tilt in Magdeburg produces about 8,797 kWh a year. In a weak year that is 7,229 kWh, in a good one 10,365 kWh — 1,100 kWh per kWp.

That’s about 251% of a typical home’s yearly use (3,500 kWh).

Calculate for my roof

Based on 2014–2023 satellite weather data

Production by month

05001,0001,500JanJanuary: 8 kWp 224 kWh, range 157–291FebFebruary: 8 kWp 450 kWh, range 331–570MarMarch: 8 kWp 725 kWh, range 543–908AprApril: 8 kWp 978 kWh, range 788–1,168MayMay: 8 kWp 1,101 kWh, range 895–1,307JunJune: 8 kWp 1,124 kWh, range 926–1,323JulJuly: 8 kWp 1,100 kWh, range 897–1,304AugAugust: 8 kWp 1,044 kWh, range 850–1,237SepSeptember: 8 kWp 821 kWh, range 653–989OctOctober: 8 kWp 569 kWh, range 414–725NovNovember: 8 kWp 330 kWh, range 263–398DecDecember: 8 kWp 199 kWh, range 126–271

kWh per month

A typical day in June

The sunniest month in Magdeburg. Output peaks around 12:00 solar time, at about 4.7 kWh in the best hour.

0:006:0012:0018:0023:00 4.7 0

Month by month

Month Weak year, kWh Typical year, kWh Good year, kWh
January 157 224 291
February 331 450 570
March 543 725 908
April 788 978 1,168
May 895 1,101 1,307
June 926 1,124 1,323
July 897 1,100 1,304
August 850 1,044 1,237
September 653 821 989
October 414 569 725
November 263 330 398
December 126 199 271
Year 7,229 8,797 10,365

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 Magdeburg?

From November to February the system produces about 1,204 kWh, which is 14% of the year. The weakest month (December) gives roughly 199 kWh.

Is an east-west roof worth it in Magdeburg?

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.

Compare an east-west roof for Magdeburg

Ground mount or roof in Magdeburg?

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 Magdeburg

Your roof is not an average roof

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

Calculate for my roof

All cities in Germany

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