How much will solar panels produce in Trento?

A 6 kWp system facing south at 35° tilt in Trento produces about 6,669 kWh a year. In a weak year that is 5,520 kWh, in a good one 7,818 kWh — 1,111 kWh per kWp.

That’s about 247% of a typical home’s yearly use (2,700 kWh).

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Based on 2014–2023 satellite weather data

Production by month

02505007501,000JanJanuary: 6 kWp 384 kWh, range 283–484FebFebruary: 6 kWp 457 kWh, range 336–577MarMarch: 6 kWp 592 kWh, range 466–718AprApril: 6 kWp 629 kWh, range 517–742MayMay: 6 kWp 655 kWh, range 519–791JunJune: 6 kWp 750 kWh, range 614–886JulJuly: 6 kWp 806 kWh, range 663–948AugAugust: 6 kWp 720 kWh, range 593–847SepSeptember: 6 kWp 580 kWh, range 464–696OctOctober: 6 kWp 452 kWh, range 354–550NovNovember: 6 kWp 337 kWh, range 212–463DecDecember: 6 kWp 325 kWh, range 214–436

kWh per month

A typical day in July

The sunniest month in Trento. Output peaks around 11:00 solar time, at about 3.5 kWh in the best hour.

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Month by month

Month Weak year, kWh Typical year, kWh Good year, kWh
January 283 384 484
February 336 457 577
March 466 592 718
April 517 629 742
May 519 655 791
June 614 750 886
July 663 806 948
August 593 720 847
September 464 580 696
October 354 452 550
November 212 337 463
December 214 325 436
Year 5,520 6,669 7,818

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 Trento?

From November to February the system produces about 1,503 kWh, which is 22% of the year. The weakest month (December) gives roughly 325 kWh.

Is an east-west roof worth it in Trento?

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 Trento?

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