How much will solar panels produce in Nürnberg?

A 8 kWp system facing south at 35° tilt in Nürnberg produces about 8,562 kWh a year. In a weak year that is 7,117 kWh, in a good one 10,007 kWh — 1,070 kWh per kWp.

That’s about 245% 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 241 kWh, range 161–321FebFebruary: 8 kWp 466 kWh, range 328–603MarMarch: 8 kWp 755 kWh, range 568–942AprApril: 8 kWp 910 kWh, range 699–1,121MayMay: 8 kWp 1,057 kWh, range 846–1,268JunJune: 8 kWp 1,160 kWh, range 916–1,403JulJuly: 8 kWp 1,114 kWh, range 918–1,310AugAugust: 8 kWp 1,052 kWh, range 857–1,247SepSeptember: 8 kWp 870 kWh, range 680–1,060OctOctober: 8 kWp 565 kWh, range 432–698NovNovember: 8 kWp 344 kWh, range 261–427DecDecember: 8 kWp 209 kWh, range 150–269

kWh per month

A typical day in June

The sunniest month in Nürnberg. Output peaks around 12:00 solar time, at about 4.4 kWh in the best hour.

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Month by month

Month Weak year, kWh Typical year, kWh Good year, kWh
January 161 241 321
February 328 466 603
March 568 755 942
April 699 910 1,121
May 846 1,057 1,268
June 916 1,160 1,403
July 918 1,114 1,310
August 857 1,052 1,247
September 680 870 1,060
October 432 565 698
November 261 344 427
December 150 209 269
Year 7,117 8,562 10,007

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 Nürnberg?

From November to February the system produces about 1,260 kWh, which is 14% of the year. The weakest month (December) gives roughly 209 kWh.

Is an east-west roof worth it in Nürnberg?

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 Nürnberg?

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