How much will solar panels produce in Craiova?

A 5 kWp system facing south at 35° tilt in Craiova produces about 6,807 kWh a year. In a weak year that is 5,692 kWh, in a good one 7,922 kWh — 1,361 kWh per kWp.

That’s about 340% 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 289 kWh, range 161–417FebFebruary: 5 kWp 409 kWh, range 297–520MarMarch: 5 kWp 593 kWh, range 473–712AprApril: 5 kWp 652 kWh, range 510–794MayMay: 5 kWp 720 kWh, range 587–853JunJune: 5 kWp 739 kWh, range 614–864JulJuly: 5 kWp 817 kWh, range 673–961AugAugust: 5 kWp 800 kWh, range 666–934SepSeptember: 5 kWp 665 kWh, range 539–791OctOctober: 5 kWp 549 kWh, range 403–695NovNovember: 5 kWp 280 kWh, range 181–378DecDecember: 5 kWp 274 kWh, range 179–368

kWh per month

A typical day in July

The sunniest month in Craiova. Output peaks around 12:00 solar time, at about 3.2 kWh in the best hour.

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Month by month

Month Weak year, kWh Typical year, kWh Good year, kWh
January 161 289 417
February 297 409 520
March 473 593 712
April 510 652 794
May 587 720 853
June 614 739 864
July 673 817 961
August 666 800 934
September 539 665 791
October 403 549 695
November 181 280 378
December 179 274 368
Year 5,692 6,807 7,922

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 Craiova?

From November to February the system produces about 1,251 kWh, which is 18% of the year. The weakest month (December) gives roughly 274 kWh.

Is an east-west roof worth it in Craiova?

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 Craiova

Ground mount or roof in Craiova?

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