How much will solar panels produce in Zakopane?

A 6 kWp system facing south at 35° tilt in Zakopane produces about 5,792 kWh a year. In a weak year that is 4,797 kWh, in a good one 6,787 kWh — 965 kWh per kWp.

That’s about 232% of a typical home’s yearly use (2,500 kWh).

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Based on 2014–2023 satellite weather data

Production by month

0200400600800JanJanuary: 6 kWp 250 kWh, range 177–323FebFebruary: 6 kWp 348 kWh, range 256–441MarMarch: 6 kWp 545 kWh, range 439–650AprApril: 6 kWp 589 kWh, range 410–768MayMay: 6 kWp 613 kWh, range 444–781JunJune: 6 kWp 602 kWh, range 468–735JulJuly: 6 kWp 627 kWh, range 513–742AugAugust: 6 kWp 646 kWh, range 515–777SepSeptember: 6 kWp 536 kWh, range 402–670OctOctober: 6 kWp 417 kWh, range 272–562NovNovember: 6 kWp 247 kWh, range 133–361DecDecember: 6 kWp 168 kWh, range 112–224

kWh per month

A typical day in August

The sunniest month in Zakopane. Output peaks around 10:00 solar time, at about 2.7 kWh in the best hour.

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Month by month

Month Weak year, kWh Typical year, kWh Good year, kWh
January 177 250 323
February 256 348 441
March 439 545 650
April 410 589 768
May 444 613 781
June 468 602 735
July 513 627 742
August 515 646 777
September 402 536 670
October 272 417 562
November 133 247 361
December 112 168 224
Year 4,797 5,792 6,787

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 Zakopane?

From November to February the system produces about 1,013 kWh, which is 18% of the year. The weakest month (December) gives roughly 168 kWh.

Is an east-west roof worth it in Zakopane?

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 Zakopane

Ground mount or roof in Zakopane?

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