How much will solar panels produce in Ancona?

A 6 kWp system facing south at 35° tilt in Ancona produces about 8,748 kWh a year. In a weak year that is 7,306 kWh, in a good one 10,191 kWh — 1,458 kWh per kWp.

That’s about 324% of a typical home’s yearly use (2,700 kWh).

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Based on 2014–2023 satellite weather data

Production by month

05001,0001,500JanJanuary: 6 kWp 409 kWh, range 299–519FebFebruary: 6 kWp 516 kWh, range 366–666MarMarch: 6 kWp 784 kWh, range 616–953AprApril: 6 kWp 828 kWh, range 676–979MayMay: 6 kWp 881 kWh, range 728–1,034JunJune: 6 kWp 963 kWh, range 800–1,127JulJuly: 6 kWp 1,046 kWh, range 867–1,226AugAugust: 6 kWp 994 kWh, range 833–1,155SepSeptember: 6 kWp 825 kWh, range 682–968OctOctober: 6 kWp 636 kWh, range 491–781NovNovember: 6 kWp 434 kWh, range 342–526DecDecember: 6 kWp 410 kWh, range 312–508

kWh per month

A typical day in July

The sunniest month in Ancona. Output peaks around 11:00 solar time, at about 4.1 kWh in the best hour.

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Month by month

Month Weak year, kWh Typical year, kWh Good year, kWh
January 299 409 519
February 366 516 666
March 616 784 953
April 676 828 979
May 728 881 1,034
June 800 963 1,127
July 867 1,046 1,226
August 833 994 1,155
September 682 825 968
October 491 636 781
November 342 434 526
December 312 410 508
Year 7,306 8,748 10,191

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 Ancona?

From November to February the system produces about 1,768 kWh, which is 20% of the year. The weakest month (January) gives roughly 409 kWh.

Is an east-west roof worth it in Ancona?

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 Ancona?

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