Solar energy in Kingston upon Hull, United Kingdom

Average irradiation 2.72 kWh/m²/day · ~794 kWh per kWp per year

2.72
Avg GHI (kWh/m²/day)
794
kWh / kWp / year
4,000
kWh/yr from 5 kW system
53.74, -0.34
Coordinates

Monthly solar irradiation & temperature in Kingston upon Hull (NASA POWER)

MonthIrradiation (kWh/m²/day)Avg temp (°C)Est. production per kWp (kWh)
Jan0.683.717
Feb1.373.933
Mar2.475.760
Apr3.838.393
May4.7711.5116
Jun4.8414.6118
Jul4.7716.6116
Aug3.9216.395
Sep2.9413.871
Oct1.6610.540
Nov0.846.720
Dec0.544.213

Solar potential of Kingston upon Hull explained

Kingston upon Hull receives an average of 2.72 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 794 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 Kingston upon Hull?

With 2.72 kWh/m²/day of average irradiation, a 1 kWp system in Kingston upon Hull produces roughly 794 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 Kingston upon Hull?

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%.