How much will solar panels produce in Tralee?

A 4 kWp system facing south at 35° tilt in Tralee produces about 3,689 kWh a year. In a weak year that is 3,076 kWh, in a good one 4,301 kWh — 922 kWh per kWp.

That’s about 88% 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 118 kWh, range 84–152FebFebruary: 4 kWp 173 kWh, range 138–208MarMarch: 4 kWp 298 kWh, range 237–360AprApril: 4 kWp 425 kWh, range 319–531MayMay: 4 kWp 480 kWh, range 381–580JunJune: 4 kWp 444 kWh, range 343–545JulJuly: 4 kWp 427 kWh, range 355–500AugAugust: 4 kWp 412 kWh, range 335–489SepSeptember: 4 kWp 327 kWh, range 253–400OctOctober: 4 kWp 246 kWh, range 195–298NovNovember: 4 kWp 139 kWh, range 103–174DecDecember: 4 kWp 93 kWh, range 67–118

kWh per month

A typical day in May

The sunniest month in Tralee. Output peaks around 11:00 solar time, at about 1.7 kWh in the best hour.

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Month by month

Month Weak year, kWh Typical year, kWh Good year, kWh
January 84 118 152
February 138 173 208
March 237 298 360
April 319 425 531
May 381 480 580
June 343 444 545
July 355 427 500
August 335 412 489
September 253 327 400
October 195 246 298
November 103 139 174
December 67 93 118
Year 3,076 3,689 4,301

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 Tralee?

From November to February the system produces about 523 kWh, which is 15% of the year. The weakest month (December) gives roughly 93 kWh.

Is an east-west roof worth it in Tralee?

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 Tralee?

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