How much will solar panels produce in Milano?

A 6 kWp system facing south at 35° tilt in Milano produces about 8,470 kWh a year. In a weak year that is 7,073 kWh, in a good one 9,867 kWh — 1,412 kWh per kWp.

That’s about 314% 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 477 kWh, range 361–593FebFebruary: 6 kWp 449 kWh, range 289–609MarMarch: 6 kWp 783 kWh, range 614–952AprApril: 6 kWp 846 kWh, range 695–998MayMay: 6 kWp 878 kWh, range 724–1,032JunJune: 6 kWp 951 kWh, range 791–1,110JulJuly: 6 kWp 1,008 kWh, range 826–1,191AugAugust: 6 kWp 951 kWh, range 787–1,116SepSeptember: 6 kWp 774 kWh, range 640–909OctOctober: 6 kWp 552 kWh, range 440–663NovNovember: 6 kWp 392 kWh, range 261–522DecDecember: 6 kWp 375 kWh, range 256–493

kWh per month

A typical day in July

The sunniest month in Milano. Output peaks around 12:00 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 361 477 593
February 289 449 609
March 614 783 952
April 695 846 998
May 724 878 1,032
June 791 951 1,110
July 826 1,008 1,191
August 787 951 1,116
September 640 774 909
October 440 552 663
November 261 392 522
December 256 375 493
Year 7,073 8,470 9,867

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 Milano?

From November to February the system produces about 1,693 kWh, which is 20% of the year. The weakest month (December) gives roughly 375 kWh.

Is an east-west roof worth it in Milano?

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 Milano?

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