How much will solar panels produce in Grenoble?

A 6 kWp system facing south at 35° tilt in Grenoble produces about 7,914 kWh a year. In a weak year that is 6,611 kWh, in a good one 9,217 kWh — 1,319 kWh per kWp.

That’s about 168% 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 378 kWh, range 276–480FebFebruary: 6 kWp 487 kWh, range 343–630MarMarch: 6 kWp 702 kWh, range 567–836AprApril: 6 kWp 790 kWh, range 634–945MayMay: 6 kWp 747 kWh, range 603–891JunJune: 6 kWp 904 kWh, range 752–1,055JulJuly: 6 kWp 995 kWh, range 791–1,198AugAugust: 6 kWp 892 kWh, range 746–1,038SepSeptember: 6 kWp 757 kWh, range 628–886OctOctober: 6 kWp 596 kWh, range 444–748NovNovember: 6 kWp 357 kWh, range 250–464DecDecember: 6 kWp 309 kWh, range 185–432

kWh per month

A typical day in July

The sunniest month in Grenoble. Output peaks around 11:00 solar time, at about 3.8 kWh in the best hour.

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Month by month

Month Weak year, kWh Typical year, kWh Good year, kWh
January 276 378 480
February 343 487 630
March 567 702 836
April 634 790 945
May 603 747 891
June 752 904 1,055
July 791 995 1,198
August 746 892 1,038
September 628 757 886
October 444 596 748
November 250 357 464
December 185 309 432
Year 6,611 7,914 9,217

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 Grenoble?

From November to February the system produces about 1,530 kWh, which is 19% of the year. The weakest month (December) gives roughly 309 kWh.

Is an east-west roof worth it in Grenoble?

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 Grenoble?

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