Solar energy in Dnipro, Ukraine

Average irradiation 3.55 kWh/m²/day · ~1037 kWh per kWp per year

3.55
Avg GHI (kWh/m²/day)
1,037
kWh / kWp / year
5,000
kWh/yr from 5 kW system
48.46, 35.04
Coordinates

Monthly solar irradiation & temperature in Dnipro (NASA POWER)

MonthIrradiation (kWh/m²/day)Avg temp (°C)Est. production per kWp (kWh)
Jan0.95-5.323
Feb1.82-3.844
Mar3.042.174
Apr4.609.4112
May5.8816.5143
Jun6.4321.1156
Jul6.3123.9153
Aug5.6023.4136
Sep3.9217.095
Oct2.309.356
Nov1.072.626
Dec0.70-2.517

Solar potential of Dnipro explained

Dnipro receives an average of 3.55 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 1037 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 Dnipro?

With 3.55 kWh/m²/day of average irradiation, a 1 kWp system in Dnipro produces roughly 1037 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 Dnipro?

Approximately 5,000 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%.