How much will solar panels produce in Zwolle?
A 4 kWp system facing south at 35° tilt in Zwolle produces about 4,139 kWh a year. In a weak year that is 3,402 kWh, in a good one 4,877 kWh — 1,035 kWh per kWp.
That’s about 148% of a typical home’s yearly use (2,800 kWh).
Based on 2014–2023 satellite weather data
Production by month
kWh per month
A typical day in May
The sunniest month in Zwolle. Output peaks around 11:00 solar time, at about 2.2 kWh in the best hour.
Month by month
| Month | Weak year, kWh | Typical year, kWh | Good year, kWh |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 94 | 126 | 158 |
| February | 155 | 214 | 273 |
| March | 267 | 356 | 445 |
| April | 372 | 470 | 568 |
| May | 420 | 539 | 657 |
| June | 417 | 516 | 614 |
| July | 417 | 513 | 609 |
| August | 411 | 497 | 584 |
| September | 319 | 396 | 472 |
| October | 204 | 259 | 314 |
| November | 125 | 160 | 196 |
| December | 64 | 101 | 138 |
| Year | 3,402 | 4,139 | 4,877 |
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 Zwolle?
From November to February the system produces about 601 kWh, which is 14% of the year. The weakest month (December) gives roughly 101 kWh.
Is an east-west roof worth it in Zwolle?
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.
Ground mount or roof in Zwolle?
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.
Your roof is not an average roof
Set your own tilt, direction, shading and inverter limit and get a range for your address.
Calculate for my roofClimate data: Photovoltaic Geographical Information System (PVGIS) — European Commission, Joint Research Centre