How much will solar panels produce in Oxford?

A 4 kWp system facing south at 35° tilt in Oxford produces about 4,169 kWh a year. In a weak year that is 3,463 kWh, in a good one 4,874 kWh — 1,042 kWh per kWp.

That’s about 154% 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 155 kWh, range 124–185FebFebruary: 4 kWp 225 kWh, range 176–274MarMarch: 4 kWp 351 kWh, range 266–435AprApril: 4 kWp 462 kWh, range 366–557MayMay: 4 kWp 503 kWh, range 398–609JunJune: 4 kWp 531 kWh, range 418–644JulJuly: 4 kWp 517 kWh, range 409–625AugAugust: 4 kWp 490 kWh, range 392–589SepSeptember: 4 kWp 394 kWh, range 312–477OctOctober: 4 kWp 256 kWh, range 202–310NovNovember: 4 kWp 174 kWh, range 137–211DecDecember: 4 kWp 126 kWh, range 86–167

kWh per month

A typical day in June

The sunniest month in Oxford. Output peaks around 12:00 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 124 155 185
February 176 225 274
March 266 351 435
April 366 462 557
May 398 503 609
June 418 531 644
July 409 517 625
August 392 490 589
September 312 394 477
October 202 256 310
November 137 174 211
December 86 126 167
Year 3,463 4,169 4,874

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 Oxford?

From November to February the system produces about 680 kWh, which is 16% of the year. The weakest month (December) gives roughly 126 kWh.

Is an east-west roof worth it in Oxford?

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 Oxford?

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