How much will solar panels produce in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria?

A 5 kWp system facing south at 35° tilt in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria produces about 8,270 kWh a year. In a weak year that is 6,933 kWh, in a good one 9,607 kWh — 1,654 kWh per kWp.

That’s about 251% of a typical home’s yearly use (3,300 kWh).

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Based on 2014–2023 satellite weather data

Production by month

02505007501,000JanJanuary: 5 kWp 640 kWh, range 528–752FebFebruary: 5 kWp 640 kWh, range 507–772MarMarch: 5 kWp 736 kWh, range 601–872AprApril: 5 kWp 740 kWh, range 616–864MayMay: 5 kWp 713 kWh, range 584–841JunJune: 5 kWp 668 kWh, range 553–783JulJuly: 5 kWp 678 kWh, range 565–790AugAugust: 5 kWp 746 kWh, range 621–871SepSeptember: 5 kWp 743 kWh, range 617–869OctOctober: 5 kWp 732 kWh, range 602–862NovNovember: 5 kWp 617 kWh, range 504–730DecDecember: 5 kWp 649 kWh, range 535–763

kWh per month

A typical day in August

The sunniest month in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Output peaks around 12:00 solar time, at about 3.1 kWh in the best hour.

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Month by month

Month Weak year, kWh Typical year, kWh Good year, kWh
January 528 640 752
February 507 640 772
March 601 736 872
April 616 740 864
May 584 713 841
June 553 668 783
July 565 678 790
August 621 746 871
September 617 743 869
October 602 732 862
November 504 617 730
December 535 649 763
Year 6,933 8,270 9,607

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 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria?

From November to February the system produces about 2,546 kWh, which is 31% of the year. The weakest month (November) gives roughly 617 kWh.

Is an east-west roof worth it in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria?

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 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Ground mount or roof in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria?

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