Solar energy in Bari, Italy

Average irradiation 4.24 kWh/m²/day · ~1238 kWh per kWp per year

4.24
Avg GHI (kWh/m²/day)
1,238
kWh / kWp / year
6,000
kWh/yr from 5 kW system
41.12, 16.87
Coordinates

Monthly solar irradiation & temperature in Bari (NASA POWER)

MonthIrradiation (kWh/m²/day)Avg temp (°C)Est. production per kWp (kWh)
Jan1.808.844
Feb2.569.162
Mar3.8211.393
Apr5.0914.2124
May6.2518.6152
Jun7.0123.4171
Jul6.9826.6170
Aug6.0826.7148
Sep4.5322.4110
Oct3.1718.177
Nov2.0113.949
Dec1.5510.138

Solar potential of Bari explained

Bari receives an average of 4.24 kilowatt-hours of solar energy per square metre per day, measured over four decades of satellite observation. In practical terms, every kilowatt-peak of installed PV capacity yields about 1238 kWh of electricity per year here, assuming a well-oriented system with a typical 80% performance ratio. This is a solid mid-range solar resource: production is meaningful year-round, though winter output drops noticeably.

Frequently asked questions

Is solar worth it in Bari?

With 4.24 kWh/m²/day of average irradiation, a 1 kWp system in Bari produces roughly 1238 kWh per year. That is a good solar resource; with current panel prices most systems pay back well within their lifetime.

How much electricity would a 5 kW system produce in Bari?

Approximately 6,000 kWh per year — enough to cover a large share of a typical household's consumption.

What data is this based on?

Long-term satellite observations from NASA POWER (1981–present) and the PVGIS SARAH3 database, assuming a performance ratio of 80%.