Solar energy in Mianyang, China

Average irradiation 3.01 kWh/m²/day · ~879 kWh per kWp per year

3.01
Avg GHI (kWh/m²/day)
879
kWh / kWp / year
4,000
kWh/yr from 5 kW system
31.47, 104.68
Coordinates

Monthly solar irradiation & temperature in Mianyang (NASA POWER)

MonthIrradiation (kWh/m²/day)Avg temp (°C)Est. production per kWp (kWh)
Jan1.933.047
Feb2.215.854
Mar2.9410.971
Apr3.8416.493
May4.1920.3102
Jun4.0823.499
Jul4.2325.0103
Aug4.0624.099
Sep2.7920.068
Oct2.2115.054
Nov1.899.746
Dec1.804.244

Solar potential of Mianyang explained

Mianyang receives an average of 3.01 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 879 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 Mianyang?

With 3.01 kWh/m²/day of average irradiation, a 1 kWp system in Mianyang produces roughly 879 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 Mianyang?

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%.