How much will solar panels produce in Pau?

A 6 kWp system facing south at 35° tilt in Pau produces about 7,673 kWh a year. In a weak year that is 6,426 kWh, in a good one 8,920 kWh — 1,279 kWh per kWp.

That’s about 163% 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 383 kWh, range 274–491FebFebruary: 6 kWp 510 kWh, range 370–649MarMarch: 6 kWp 650 kWh, range 527–773AprApril: 6 kWp 689 kWh, range 555–822MayMay: 6 kWp 789 kWh, range 633–945JunJune: 6 kWp 713 kWh, range 579–847JulJuly: 6 kWp 746 kWh, range 604–888AugAugust: 6 kWp 815 kWh, range 678–952SepSeptember: 6 kWp 740 kWh, range 608–872OctOctober: 6 kWp 607 kWh, range 480–734NovNovember: 6 kWp 431 kWh, range 331–531DecDecember: 6 kWp 394 kWh, range 272–516

kWh per month

A typical day in August

The sunniest month in Pau. Output peaks around 11:00 solar time, at about 3.2 kWh in the best hour.

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Month by month

Month Weak year, kWh Typical year, kWh Good year, kWh
January 274 383 491
February 370 510 649
March 527 650 773
April 555 689 822
May 633 789 945
June 579 713 847
July 604 746 888
August 678 815 952
September 608 740 872
October 480 607 734
November 331 431 531
December 272 394 516
Year 6,426 7,673 8,920

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 Pau?

From November to February the system produces about 1,718 kWh, which is 23% of the year. The weakest month (January) gives roughly 383 kWh.

Is an east-west roof worth it in Pau?

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 Pau

Ground mount or roof in Pau?

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 Pau

Your roof is not an average roof

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