How much will solar panels produce in Santa Cruz de Tenerife?

A 5 kWp system facing south at 35° tilt in Santa Cruz de Tenerife produces about 8,957 kWh a year. In a weak year that is 7,514 kWh, in a good one 10,401 kWh — 1,791 kWh per kWp.

That’s about 271% 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 655 kWh, range 536–773FebFebruary: 5 kWp 677 kWh, range 535–818MarMarch: 5 kWp 793 kWh, range 658–927AprApril: 5 kWp 793 kWh, range 663–923MayMay: 5 kWp 798 kWh, range 664–932JunJune: 5 kWp 741 kWh, range 618–863JulJuly: 5 kWp 823 kWh, range 690–956AugAugust: 5 kWp 852 kWh, range 712–992SepSeptember: 5 kWp 806 kWh, range 668–944OctOctober: 5 kWp 759 kWh, range 630–888NovNovember: 5 kWp 641 kWh, range 533–749DecDecember: 5 kWp 648 kWh, range 530–766

kWh per month

A typical day in August

The sunniest month in Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Output peaks around 11:00 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 536 655 773
February 535 677 818
March 658 793 927
April 663 793 923
May 664 798 932
June 618 741 863
July 690 823 956
August 712 852 992
September 668 806 944
October 630 759 888
November 533 641 749
December 530 648 766
Year 7,514 8,957 10,401

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 Santa Cruz de Tenerife?

From November to February the system produces about 2,620 kWh, which is 29% of the year. The weakest month (November) gives roughly 641 kWh.

Is an east-west roof worth it in Santa Cruz de Tenerife?

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 Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Ground mount or roof in Santa Cruz de Tenerife?

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 Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Your roof is not an average roof

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