How much will solar panels produce in Leeuwarden?

A 4 kWp system facing south at 35° tilt in Leeuwarden produces about 4,171 kWh a year. In a weak year that is 3,456 kWh, in a good one 4,887 kWh — 1,043 kWh per kWp.

That’s about 149% 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 122 kWh, range 90–153FebFebruary: 4 kWp 218 kWh, range 166–271MarMarch: 4 kWp 366 kWh, range 279–453AprApril: 4 kWp 476 kWh, range 382–569MayMay: 4 kWp 547 kWh, range 431–662JunJune: 4 kWp 533 kWh, range 437–629JulJuly: 4 kWp 526 kWh, range 436–615AugAugust: 4 kWp 498 kWh, range 414–583SepSeptember: 4 kWp 389 kWh, range 307–471OctOctober: 4 kWp 251 kWh, range 199–303NovNovember: 4 kWp 140 kWh, range 104–177DecDecember: 4 kWp 96 kWh, range 63–129

kWh per month

A typical day in May

The sunniest month in Leeuwarden. Output peaks around 11:00 solar time, at about 2.2 kWh in the best hour.

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Month by month

Month Weak year, kWh Typical year, kWh Good year, kWh
January 90 122 153
February 166 218 271
March 279 366 453
April 382 476 569
May 431 547 662
June 437 533 629
July 436 526 615
August 414 498 583
September 307 389 471
October 199 251 303
November 104 140 177
December 63 96 129
Year 3,456 4,171 4,887

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 Leeuwarden?

From November to February the system produces about 576 kWh, which is 14% of the year. The weakest month (December) gives roughly 96 kWh.

Is an east-west roof worth it in Leeuwarden?

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.

Compare an east-west roof for Leeuwarden

Ground mount or roof in Leeuwarden?

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.

Check a ground-mounted system in Leeuwarden

Your roof is not an average roof

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