How much will solar panels produce in Limerick?

A 4 kWp system facing south at 35° tilt in Limerick produces about 3,755 kWh a year. In a weak year that is 3,122 kWh, in a good one 4,387 kWh — 939 kWh per kWp.

That’s about 89% of a typical home’s yearly use (4,200 kWh).

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Based on 2014–2023 satellite weather data

Production by month

0200400600JanJanuary: 4 kWp 132 kWh, range 100–165FebFebruary: 4 kWp 180 kWh, range 146–214MarMarch: 4 kWp 298 kWh, range 227–368AprApril: 4 kWp 425 kWh, range 319–530MayMay: 4 kWp 482 kWh, range 379–584JunJune: 4 kWp 454 kWh, range 366–541JulJuly: 4 kWp 438 kWh, range 361–516AugAugust: 4 kWp 426 kWh, range 348–505SepSeptember: 4 kWp 332 kWh, range 263–401OctOctober: 4 kWp 239 kWh, range 190–287NovNovember: 4 kWp 152 kWh, range 119–185DecDecember: 4 kWp 103 kWh, range 75–131

kWh per month

A typical day in May

The sunniest month in Limerick. Output peaks around 11:00 solar time, at about 1.8 kWh in the best hour.

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Month by month

Month Weak year, kWh Typical year, kWh Good year, kWh
January 100 132 165
February 146 180 214
March 227 298 368
April 319 425 530
May 379 482 584
June 366 454 541
July 361 438 516
August 348 426 505
September 263 332 401
October 190 239 287
November 119 152 185
December 75 103 131
Year 3,122 3,755 4,387

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 Limerick?

From November to February the system produces about 567 kWh, which is 15% of the year. The weakest month (December) gives roughly 103 kWh.

Is an east-west roof worth it in Limerick?

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 Limerick?

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

Set your own tilt, direction, shading and inverter limit and get a range for your address.

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