How much will solar panels produce in Полтава?

A 6 kWp system facing south at 35° tilt in Полтава produces about 7,005 kWh a year. In a weak year that is 5,817 kWh, in a good one 8,193 kWh — 1,168 kWh per kWp.

That’s about 280% of a typical home’s yearly use (2,500 kWh).

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Based on 2014–2023 satellite weather data

Production by month

05001,0001,500JanJanuary: 6 kWp 205 kWh, range 151–259FebFebruary: 6 kWp 305 kWh, range 245–365MarMarch: 6 kWp 584 kWh, range 418–750AprApril: 6 kWp 722 kWh, range 547–898MayMay: 6 kWp 878 kWh, range 724–1,032JunJune: 6 kWp 899 kWh, range 741–1,057JulJuly: 6 kWp 956 kWh, range 798–1,113AugAugust: 6 kWp 932 kWh, range 767–1,098SepSeptember: 6 kWp 751 kWh, range 592–910OctOctober: 6 kWp 497 kWh, range 350–645NovNovember: 6 kWp 211 kWh, range 140–282DecDecember: 6 kWp 132 kWh, range 89–175

kWh per month

A typical day in July

The sunniest month in Полтава. Output peaks around 11:00 solar time, at about 3.8 kWh in the best hour.

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Month by month

Month Weak year, kWh Typical year, kWh Good year, kWh
January 151 205 259
February 245 305 365
March 418 584 750
April 547 722 898
May 724 878 1,032
June 741 899 1,057
July 798 956 1,113
August 767 932 1,098
September 592 751 910
October 350 497 645
November 140 211 282
December 89 132 175
Year 5,817 7,005 8,193

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 Полтава?

From November to February the system produces about 853 kWh, which is 12% of the year. The weakest month (December) gives roughly 132 kWh.

Is an east-west roof worth it in Полтава?

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 Полтава?

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