How much will solar panels produce in Banská Bystrica?

A 6 kWp system facing south at 35° tilt in Banská Bystrica produces about 7,079 kWh a year. In a weak year that is 5,900 kWh, in a good one 8,259 kWh — 1,180 kWh per kWp.

That’s about 253% of a typical home’s yearly use (2,800 kWh).

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Based on 2014–2023 satellite weather data

Production by month

05001,0001,500JanJanuary: 6 kWp 259 kWh, range 172–346FebFebruary: 6 kWp 417 kWh, range 313–520MarMarch: 6 kWp 671 kWh, range 530–811AprApril: 6 kWp 718 kWh, range 566–871MayMay: 6 kWp 812 kWh, range 656–967JunJune: 6 kWp 876 kWh, range 673–1,080JulJuly: 6 kWp 875 kWh, range 730–1,019AugAugust: 6 kWp 859 kWh, range 704–1,013SepSeptember: 6 kWp 688 kWh, range 534–842OctOctober: 6 kWp 468 kWh, range 330–607NovNovember: 6 kWp 279 kWh, range 192–365DecDecember: 6 kWp 202 kWh, range 143–261

kWh per month

A typical day in June

The sunniest month in Banská Bystrica. Output peaks around 10:00 solar time, at about 3.6 kWh in the best hour.

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Month by month

Month Weak year, kWh Typical year, kWh Good year, kWh
January 172 259 346
February 313 417 520
March 530 671 811
April 566 718 871
May 656 812 967
June 673 876 1,080
July 730 875 1,019
August 704 859 1,013
September 534 688 842
October 330 468 607
November 192 279 365
December 143 202 261
Year 5,900 7,079 8,259

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 Banská Bystrica?

From November to February the system produces about 1,156 kWh, which is 16% of the year. The weakest month (December) gives roughly 202 kWh.

Is an east-west roof worth it in Banská Bystrica?

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.

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Ground mount or roof in Banská Bystrica?

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