How much will solar panels produce in León?

A 5 kWp system facing south at 35° tilt in León produces about 7,733 kWh a year. In a weak year that is 6,468 kWh, in a good one 8,997 kWh — 1,547 kWh per kWp.

That’s about 234% of a typical home’s yearly use (3,300 kWh).

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Based on 2014–2023 satellite weather data

Production by month

05001,0001,500JanJanuary: 5 kWp 448 kWh, range 330–566FebFebruary: 5 kWp 503 kWh, range 386–619MarMarch: 5 kWp 704 kWh, range 551–858AprApril: 5 kWp 707 kWh, range 550–864MayMay: 5 kWp 816 kWh, range 670–962JunJune: 5 kWp 790 kWh, range 660–920JulJuly: 5 kWp 899 kWh, range 750–1,047AugAugust: 5 kWp 883 kWh, range 737–1,029SepSeptember: 5 kWp 743 kWh, range 616–871OctOctober: 5 kWp 575 kWh, range 460–690NovNovember: 5 kWp 423 kWh, range 300–546DecDecember: 5 kWp 351 kWh, range 260–442

kWh per month

A typical day in July

The sunniest month in León. Output peaks around 12:00 solar time, at about 3.4 kWh in the best hour.

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Month by month

Month Weak year, kWh Typical year, kWh Good year, kWh
January 330 448 566
February 386 503 619
March 551 704 858
April 550 707 864
May 670 816 962
June 660 790 920
July 750 899 1,047
August 737 883 1,029
September 616 743 871
October 460 575 690
November 300 423 546
December 260 351 442
Year 6,468 7,733 8,997

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 León?

From November to February the system produces about 1,725 kWh, which is 22% of the year. The weakest month (December) gives roughly 351 kWh.

Is an east-west roof worth it in León?

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 León?

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