How much will solar panels produce in Botoșani?

A 5 kWp system facing south at 35° tilt in Botoșani produces about 6,130 kWh a year. In a weak year that is 5,131 kWh, in a good one 7,129 kWh — 1,226 kWh per kWp.

That’s about 307% of a typical home’s yearly use (2,000 kWh).

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Based on 2014–2023 satellite weather data

Production by month

02505007501,000JanJanuary: 5 kWp 195 kWh, range 122–269FebFebruary: 5 kWp 332 kWh, range 242–421MarMarch: 5 kWp 511 kWh, range 408–614AprApril: 5 kWp 616 kWh, range 481–752MayMay: 5 kWp 693 kWh, range 555–831JunJune: 5 kWp 690 kWh, range 567–813JulJuly: 5 kWp 767 kWh, range 630–903AugAugust: 5 kWp 768 kWh, range 635–900SepSeptember: 5 kWp 621 kWh, range 491–752OctOctober: 5 kWp 459 kWh, range 336–582NovNovember: 5 kWp 235 kWh, range 179–291DecDecember: 5 kWp 197 kWh, range 124–270

kWh per month

A typical day in August

The sunniest month in Botoșani. Output peaks around 11:00 solar time, at about 3.0 kWh in the best hour.

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Month by month

Month Weak year, kWh Typical year, kWh Good year, kWh
January 122 195 269
February 242 332 421
March 408 511 614
April 481 616 752
May 555 693 831
June 567 690 813
July 630 767 903
August 635 768 900
September 491 621 752
October 336 459 582
November 179 235 291
December 124 197 270
Year 5,131 6,130 7,129

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 Botoșani?

From November to February the system produces about 959 kWh, which is 16% of the year. The weakest month (January) gives roughly 195 kWh.

Is an east-west roof worth it in Botoșani?

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 Botoșani

Ground mount or roof in Botoșani?

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 Botoșani

Your roof is not an average roof

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