How much will solar panels produce in Málaga?

A 5 kWp system facing south at 35° tilt in Málaga produces about 8,699 kWh a year. In a weak year that is 7,278 kWh, in a good one 10,120 kWh — 1,740 kWh per kWp.

That’s about 264% 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 602 kWh, range 494–710FebFebruary: 5 kWp 595 kWh, range 482–709MarMarch: 5 kWp 761 kWh, range 597–925AprApril: 5 kWp 747 kWh, range 600–894MayMay: 5 kWp 854 kWh, range 710–998JunJune: 5 kWp 841 kWh, range 704–979JulJuly: 5 kWp 878 kWh, range 736–1,020AugAugust: 5 kWp 878 kWh, range 732–1,023SepSeptember: 5 kWp 772 kWh, range 639–905OctOctober: 5 kWp 694 kWh, range 563–824NovNovember: 5 kWp 582 kWh, range 464–701DecDecember: 5 kWp 555 kWh, range 454–656

kWh per month

A typical day in July

The sunniest month in Málaga. Output peaks around 12:00 solar time, at about 3.6 kWh in the best hour.

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Month by month

Month Weak year, kWh Typical year, kWh Good year, kWh
January 494 602 710
February 482 595 709
March 597 761 925
April 600 747 894
May 710 854 998
June 704 841 979
July 736 878 1,020
August 732 878 1,023
September 639 772 905
October 563 694 824
November 464 582 701
December 454 555 656
Year 7,278 8,699 10,120

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 Málaga?

From November to February the system produces about 2,334 kWh, which is 27% of the year. The weakest month (December) gives roughly 555 kWh.

Is an east-west roof worth it in Málaga?

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 Málaga?

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