Solar energy in Chifeng, China

Average irradiation 4.42 kWh/m²/day · ~1291 kWh per kWp per year

4.42
Avg GHI (kWh/m²/day)
1,291
kWh / kWp / year
6,000
kWh/yr from 5 kW system
42.27, 118.96
Coordinates

Monthly solar irradiation & temperature in Chifeng (NASA POWER)

MonthIrradiation (kWh/m²/day)Avg temp (°C)Est. production per kWp (kWh)
Jan2.55-12.162
Feb3.53-8.586
Mar4.73-1.1115
Apr5.697.2138
May6.2815.2153
Jun5.8920.2143
Jul5.7123.2139
Aug5.4321.4132
Sep4.7215.5115
Oct3.686.690
Nov2.61-3.163
Dec2.19-10.953

Solar potential of Chifeng explained

Chifeng receives an average of 4.42 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 1291 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 Chifeng?

With 4.42 kWh/m²/day of average irradiation, a 1 kWp system in Chifeng produces roughly 1291 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 Chifeng?

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%.