How much will solar panels produce in Newcastle upon Tyne?

A 4 kWp system facing south at 35° tilt in Newcastle upon Tyne produces about 3,856 kWh a year. In a weak year that is 3,226 kWh, in a good one 4,486 kWh — 964 kWh per kWp.

That’s about 143% of a typical home’s yearly use (2,700 kWh).

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Based on 2014–2023 satellite weather data

Production by month

0200400600JanJanuary: 4 kWp 137 kWh, range 99–175FebFebruary: 4 kWp 213 kWh, range 164–262MarMarch: 4 kWp 320 kWh, range 243–397AprApril: 4 kWp 442 kWh, range 340–545MayMay: 4 kWp 489 kWh, range 384–594JunJune: 4 kWp 468 kWh, range 369–568JulJuly: 4 kWp 466 kWh, range 382–550AugAugust: 4 kWp 451 kWh, range 368–535SepSeptember: 4 kWp 353 kWh, range 290–417OctOctober: 4 kWp 222 kWh, range 175–270NovNovember: 4 kWp 131 kWh, range 100–162DecDecember: 4 kWp 109 kWh, range 80–138

kWh per month

A typical day in May

The sunniest month in Newcastle upon Tyne. Output peaks around 12:00 solar time, at about 1.8 kWh in the best hour.

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Month by month

Month Weak year, kWh Typical year, kWh Good year, kWh
January 99 137 175
February 164 213 262
March 243 320 397
April 340 442 545
May 384 489 594
June 369 468 568
July 382 466 550
August 368 451 535
September 290 353 417
October 175 222 270
November 100 131 162
December 80 109 138
Year 3,226 3,856 4,486

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 Newcastle upon Tyne?

From November to February the system produces about 589 kWh, which is 16% of the year. The weakest month (December) gives roughly 109 kWh.

Is an east-west roof worth it in Newcastle upon Tyne?

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 Newcastle upon Tyne?

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