Solar energy in Khmelnytskyi, Ukraine

Average irradiation 3.31 kWh/m²/day · ~967 kWh per kWp per year

3.31
Avg GHI (kWh/m²/day)
967
kWh / kWp / year
5,000
kWh/yr from 5 kW system
49.42, 27.00
Coordinates

Monthly solar irradiation & temperature in Khmelnytskyi (NASA POWER)

MonthIrradiation (kWh/m²/day)Avg temp (°C)Est. production per kWp (kWh)
Jan0.94-5.423
Feb1.77-3.843
Mar3.021.473
Apr4.408.3107
May5.4914.3133
Jun5.9618.0145
Jul5.7520.1140
Aug5.0819.7124
Sep3.5614.587
Oct2.117.951
Nov0.952.323
Dec0.66-3.116

Solar potential of Khmelnytskyi explained

Khmelnytskyi receives an average of 3.31 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 967 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 Khmelnytskyi?

With 3.31 kWh/m²/day of average irradiation, a 1 kWp system in Khmelnytskyi produces roughly 967 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 Khmelnytskyi?

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%.