How much will solar panels produce in Lille?

A 6 kWp system facing south at 35° tilt in Lille produces about 6,557 kWh a year. In a weak year that is 5,459 kWh, in a good one 7,654 kWh — 1,093 kWh per kWp.

That’s about 140% of a typical home’s yearly use (4,700 kWh).

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Based on 2014–2023 satellite weather data

Production by month

02505007501,000JanJanuary: 6 kWp 235 kWh, range 175–295FebFebruary: 6 kWp 367 kWh, range 258–476MarMarch: 6 kWp 572 kWh, range 415–728AprApril: 6 kWp 734 kWh, range 584–885MayMay: 6 kWp 791 kWh, range 637–945JunJune: 6 kWp 818 kWh, range 653–984JulJuly: 6 kWp 783 kWh, range 622–944AugAugust: 6 kWp 734 kWh, range 600–868SepSeptember: 6 kWp 644 kWh, range 526–761OctOctober: 6 kWp 431 kWh, range 340–522NovNovember: 6 kWp 275 kWh, range 207–342DecDecember: 6 kWp 199 kWh, range 140–258

kWh per month

A typical day in June

The sunniest month in Lille. Output peaks around 11:00 solar time, at about 3.3 kWh in the best hour.

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Month by month

Month Weak year, kWh Typical year, kWh Good year, kWh
January 175 235 295
February 258 367 476
March 415 572 728
April 584 734 885
May 637 791 945
June 653 818 984
July 622 783 944
August 600 734 868
September 526 644 761
October 340 431 522
November 207 275 342
December 140 199 258
Year 5,459 6,557 7,654

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 Lille?

From November to February the system produces about 1,076 kWh, which is 16% of the year. The weakest month (December) gives roughly 199 kWh.

Is an east-west roof worth it in Lille?

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 Lille?

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