How much will solar panels produce in Emmen?

A 4 kWp system facing south at 35° tilt in Emmen produces about 4,087 kWh a year. In a weak year that is 3,366 kWh, in a good one 4,808 kWh — 1,022 kWh per kWp.

That’s about 146% of a typical home’s yearly use (2,800 kWh).

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Based on 2014–2023 satellite weather data

Production by month

0200400600800JanJanuary: 4 kWp 114 kWh, range 88–140FebFebruary: 4 kWp 206 kWh, range 160–253MarMarch: 4 kWp 369 kWh, range 278–460AprApril: 4 kWp 479 kWh, range 374–585MayMay: 4 kWp 518 kWh, range 408–629JunJune: 4 kWp 504 kWh, range 401–606JulJuly: 4 kWp 510 kWh, range 416–604AugAugust: 4 kWp 493 kWh, range 409–578SepSeptember: 4 kWp 396 kWh, range 319–472OctOctober: 4 kWp 238 kWh, range 180–297NovNovember: 4 kWp 157 kWh, range 117–196DecDecember: 4 kWp 81 kWh, range 50–112

kWh per month

A typical day in May

The sunniest month in Emmen. Output peaks around 11:00 solar time, at about 2.1 kWh in the best hour.

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Month by month

Month Weak year, kWh Typical year, kWh Good year, kWh
January 88 114 140
February 160 206 253
March 278 369 460
April 374 479 585
May 408 518 629
June 401 504 606
July 416 510 604
August 409 493 578
September 319 396 472
October 180 238 297
November 117 157 196
December 50 81 112
Year 3,366 4,087 4,808

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 Emmen?

From November to February the system produces about 558 kWh, which is 14% of the year. The weakest month (December) gives roughly 81 kWh.

Is an east-west roof worth it in Emmen?

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 Emmen?

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