How much will solar panels produce in Hastings?

A 5 kWp system facing north at 35° tilt in Hastings produces about 7,655 kWh a year. In a weak year that is 6,361 kWh, in a good one 8,948 kWh — 1,531 kWh per kWp.

That’s about 109% of a typical home’s yearly use (7,000 kWh).

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Based on 2014–2023 satellite weather data

Production by month

02505007501,000JanJanuary: 5 kWp 844 kWh, range 693–996FebFebruary: 5 kWp 713 kWh, range 562–865MarMarch: 5 kWp 670 kWh, range 529–810AprApril: 5 kWp 587 kWh, range 470–705MayMay: 5 kWp 522 kWh, range 425–618JunJune: 5 kWp 403 kWh, range 323–483JulJuly: 5 kWp 477 kWh, range 375–579AugAugust: 5 kWp 565 kWh, range 455–675SepSeptember: 5 kWp 634 kWh, range 515–754OctOctober: 5 kWp 767 kWh, range 621–913NovNovember: 5 kWp 734 kWh, range 578–889DecDecember: 5 kWp 786 kWh, range 645–926

kWh per month

A typical day in January

The sunniest month in Hastings. Output peaks around 12:00 solar time, at about 3.3 kWh in the best hour.

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Month by month

Month Weak year, kWh Typical year, kWh Good year, kWh
January 693 844 996
February 562 713 865
March 529 670 810
April 470 587 705
May 425 522 618
June 323 403 483
July 375 477 579
August 455 565 675
September 515 634 754
October 621 767 913
November 578 734 889
December 645 786 926
Year 6,361 7,655 8,948

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 Hastings?

From May to August the system produces about 1,966 kWh, which is 26% of the year. The weakest month (June) gives roughly 403 kWh.

Is an east-west roof worth it in Hastings?

An east-west system typically produces 10–25% less per kWp than one facing north, 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 Hastings?

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

Set your own tilt, direction, shading and inverter limit and get a range for your address.

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