Solar energy in Cheboksary, Russia

Average irradiation 2.89 kWh/m²/day · ~844 kWh per kWp per year

2.89
Avg GHI (kWh/m²/day)
844
kWh / kWp / year
4,000
kWh/yr from 5 kW system
56.13, 47.25
Coordinates

Monthly solar irradiation & temperature in Cheboksary (NASA POWER)

MonthIrradiation (kWh/m²/day)Avg temp (°C)Est. production per kWp (kWh)
Jan0.52-13.213
Feb1.31-12.132
Mar2.66-5.365
Apr3.943.796
May5.4412.9132
Jun5.8516.7142
Jul5.6719.8138
Aug4.4317.9108
Sep2.7211.766
Oct1.283.731
Nov0.51-3.712
Dec0.31-10.98

Solar potential of Cheboksary explained

Cheboksary receives an average of 2.89 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 844 kWh of electricity per year here, assuming a well-oriented system with a typical 80% performance ratio. While winters are dark, modern panel prices mean solar can still be economical — self-consumption value matters more than raw sunshine here.

Frequently asked questions

Is solar worth it in Cheboksary?

With 2.89 kWh/m²/day of average irradiation, a 1 kWp system in Cheboksary produces roughly 844 kWh per year. That is a moderate solar resource; economics depend more on local electricity prices and incentives, which our AI planner can research for you.

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

Approximately 4,000 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%.