How much will solar panels produce in Liverpool?

A 4 kWp system facing south at 35° tilt in Liverpool produces about 3,942 kWh a year. In a weak year that is 3,307 kWh, in a good one 4,577 kWh — 985 kWh per kWp.

That’s about 146% of a typical home’s yearly use (2,700 kWh).

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Based on 2014–2023 satellite weather data

Production by month

0200400600800JanJanuary: 4 kWp 123 kWh, range 98–147FebFebruary: 4 kWp 208 kWh, range 159–258MarMarch: 4 kWp 324 kWh, range 253–395AprApril: 4 kWp 457 kWh, range 358–556MayMay: 4 kWp 511 kWh, range 395–627JunJune: 4 kWp 498 kWh, range 376–620JulJuly: 4 kWp 476 kWh, range 384–568AugAugust: 4 kWp 447 kWh, range 368–525SepSeptember: 4 kWp 346 kWh, range 278–413OctOctober: 4 kWp 240 kWh, range 196–285NovNovember: 4 kWp 140 kWh, range 102–178DecDecember: 4 kWp 94 kWh, range 71–118

kWh per month

A typical day in May

The sunniest month in Liverpool. Output peaks around 11:00 solar time, at about 2.0 kWh in the best hour.

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Month by month

Month Weak year, kWh Typical year, kWh Good year, kWh
January 98 123 147
February 159 208 258
March 253 324 395
April 358 457 556
May 395 511 627
June 376 498 620
July 384 476 568
August 368 447 525
September 278 346 413
October 196 240 285
November 102 140 178
December 71 94 118
Year 3,307 3,942 4,577

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 Liverpool?

From November to February the system produces about 565 kWh, which is 15% of the year. The weakest month (December) gives roughly 94 kWh.

Is an east-west roof worth it in Liverpool?

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 Liverpool?

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

Set your own tilt, direction, shading and inverter limit and get a range for your address.

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