How much will solar panels produce in Житомир?

A 6 kWp system facing south at 35° tilt in Житомир produces about 6,771 kWh a year. In a weak year that is 5,620 kWh, in a good one 7,921 kWh — 1,129 kWh per kWp.

That’s about 271% 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 171 kWh, range 127–216FebFebruary: 6 kWp 294 kWh, range 219–369MarMarch: 6 kWp 556 kWh, range 414–698AprApril: 6 kWp 741 kWh, range 525–957MayMay: 6 kWp 854 kWh, range 674–1,035JunJune: 6 kWp 892 kWh, range 733–1,050JulJuly: 6 kWp 879 kWh, range 722–1,036AugAugust: 6 kWp 920 kWh, range 755–1,084SepSeptember: 6 kWp 690 kWh, range 529–852OctOctober: 6 kWp 525 kWh, range 353–696NovNovember: 6 kWp 196 kWh, range 138–254DecDecember: 6 kWp 141 kWh, range 85–197

kWh per month

A typical day in August

The sunniest month in Житомир. Output peaks around 11:00 solar time, at about 3.7 kWh in the best hour.

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Month by month

Month Weak year, kWh Typical year, kWh Good year, kWh
January 127 171 216
February 219 294 369
March 414 556 698
April 525 741 957
May 674 854 1,035
June 733 892 1,050
July 722 879 1,036
August 755 920 1,084
September 529 690 852
October 353 525 696
November 138 196 254
December 85 141 197
Year 5,620 6,771 7,921

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 Житомир?

From November to February the system produces about 802 kWh, which is 12% of the year. The weakest month (December) gives roughly 141 kWh.

Is an east-west roof worth it in Житомир?

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 Житомир?

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