Solar energy in León de los Aldama, Mexico
Average irradiation 5.95 kWh/m²/day · ~1737 kWh per kWp per year
Monthly solar irradiation & temperature in León de los Aldama (NASA POWER)
| Month | Irradiation (kWh/m²/day) | Avg temp (°C) | Est. production per kWp (kWh) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.79 | 13.1 | 116 |
| Feb | 5.73 | 15.1 | 139 |
| Mar | 6.73 | 17.4 | 164 |
| Apr | 7.31 | 20.5 | 178 |
| May | 7.20 | 22.4 | 175 |
| Jun | 6.57 | 21.7 | 160 |
| Jul | 6.24 | 19.9 | 152 |
| Aug | 6.27 | 19.6 | 152 |
| Sep | 5.49 | 18.9 | 133 |
| Oct | 5.47 | 17.6 | 133 |
| Nov | 4.97 | 15.1 | 121 |
| Dec | 4.59 | 13.5 | 112 |
Solar potential of León de los Aldama explained
León de los Aldama receives an average of 5.95 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 1737 kWh of electricity per year here, assuming a well-oriented system with a typical 80% performance ratio. This places León de los Aldama among the stronger solar locations globally — comparable to southern Spain or California.
Frequently asked questions
Is solar worth it in León de los Aldama?
With 5.95 kWh/m²/day of average irradiation, a 1 kWp system in León de los Aldama produces roughly 1737 kWh per year. That is an excellent solar resource — payback periods are typically among the shortest worldwide.
How much electricity would a 5 kW system produce in León de los Aldama?
Approximately 9,000 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%.
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