Solar energy in Miyazaki, Japan

Average irradiation 3.98 kWh/m²/day · ~1162 kWh per kWp per year

3.98
Avg GHI (kWh/m²/day)
1,162
kWh / kWp / year
6,000
kWh/yr from 5 kW system
31.92, 131.42
Coordinates

Monthly solar irradiation & temperature in Miyazaki (NASA POWER)

MonthIrradiation (kWh/m²/day)Avg temp (°C)Est. production per kWp (kWh)
Jan2.694.365
Feb3.216.478
Mar4.109.4100
Apr4.7714.1116
May4.8618.6118
Jun4.0822.099
Jul5.3925.7131
Aug5.4426.1132
Sep4.3123.3105
Oct3.5718.087
Nov2.8112.268
Dec2.496.461

Solar potential of Miyazaki explained

Miyazaki receives an average of 3.98 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 1162 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 Miyazaki?

With 3.98 kWh/m²/day of average irradiation, a 1 kWp system in Miyazaki produces roughly 1162 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 Miyazaki?

Approximately 6,000 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%.