Solar energy in Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

Average irradiation 2.75 kWh/m²/day · ~803 kWh per kWp per year

2.75
Avg GHI (kWh/m²/day)
803
kWh / kWp / year
4,000
kWh/yr from 5 kW system
53.00, -2.19
Coordinates

Monthly solar irradiation & temperature in Stoke-on-Trent (NASA POWER)

MonthIrradiation (kWh/m²/day)Avg temp (°C)Est. production per kWp (kWh)
Jan0.643.316
Feb1.333.432
Mar2.525.161
Apr3.937.896
May4.9011.0119
Jun5.0514.1123
Jul4.8115.8117
Aug4.0115.498
Sep2.8913.070
Oct1.609.839
Nov0.796.219
Dec0.493.912

Solar potential of Stoke-on-Trent explained

Stoke-on-Trent receives an average of 2.75 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 803 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 Stoke-on-Trent?

With 2.75 kWh/m²/day of average irradiation, a 1 kWp system in Stoke-on-Trent produces roughly 803 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 Stoke-on-Trent?

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%.