How much will solar panels produce in Dijon?

A 6 kWp system facing south at 35° tilt in Dijon produces about 7,487 kWh a year. In a weak year that is 6,255 kWh, in a good one 8,720 kWh — 1,248 kWh per kWp.

That’s about 159% of a typical home’s yearly use (4,700 kWh).

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Based on 2014–2023 satellite weather data

Production by month

05001,0001,500JanJanuary: 6 kWp 266 kWh, range 192–339FebFebruary: 6 kWp 452 kWh, range 351–552MarMarch: 6 kWp 684 kWh, range 537–832AprApril: 6 kWp 803 kWh, range 630–975MayMay: 6 kWp 840 kWh, range 676–1,004JunJune: 6 kWp 904 kWh, range 732–1,076JulJuly: 6 kWp 938 kWh, range 742–1,133AugAugust: 6 kWp 857 kWh, range 701–1,014SepSeptember: 6 kWp 766 kWh, range 619–914OctOctober: 6 kWp 545 kWh, range 421–669NovNovember: 6 kWp 289 kWh, range 235–344DecDecember: 6 kWp 213 kWh, range 149–278

kWh per month

A typical day in July

The sunniest month in Dijon. Output peaks around 11:00 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 192 266 339
February 351 452 552
March 537 684 832
April 630 803 975
May 676 840 1,004
June 732 904 1,076
July 742 938 1,133
August 701 857 1,014
September 619 766 914
October 421 545 669
November 235 289 344
December 149 213 278
Year 6,255 7,487 8,720

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 Dijon?

From November to February the system produces about 1,220 kWh, which is 16% of the year. The weakest month (December) gives roughly 213 kWh.

Is an east-west roof worth it in Dijon?

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 Dijon?

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