Solar energy in Stavropol’, Russia

Average irradiation 3.83 kWh/m²/day · ~1118 kWh per kWp per year

3.83
Avg GHI (kWh/m²/day)
1,118
kWh / kWp / year
6,000
kWh/yr from 5 kW system
45.04, 41.97
Coordinates

Monthly solar irradiation & temperature in Stavropol’ (NASA POWER)

MonthIrradiation (kWh/m²/day)Avg temp (°C)Est. production per kWp (kWh)
Jan1.33-2.032
Feb2.19-0.553
Mar3.144.176
Apr4.789.9116
May5.9016.3144
Jun6.5320.9159
Jul6.5424.0159
Aug5.8824.0143
Sep4.3018.2105
Oct2.7011.366
Nov1.544.438
Dec1.11-0.127

Solar potential of Stavropol’ explained

Stavropol’ receives an average of 3.83 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 1118 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 Stavropol’?

With 3.83 kWh/m²/day of average irradiation, a 1 kWp system in Stavropol’ produces roughly 1118 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 Stavropol’?

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%.