Solar energy in Zhangjiakou Shi Xuanhua Qu, China

Average irradiation 4.32 kWh/m²/day · ~1261 kWh per kWp per year

4.32
Avg GHI (kWh/m²/day)
1,261
kWh / kWp / year
6,000
kWh/yr from 5 kW system
40.61, 115.05
Coordinates

Monthly solar irradiation & temperature in Zhangjiakou Shi Xuanhua Qu (NASA POWER)

MonthIrradiation (kWh/m²/day)Avg temp (°C)Est. production per kWp (kWh)
Jan2.58-11.263
Feb3.45-6.884
Mar4.730.3115
Apr5.618.0136
May6.2315.1152
Jun5.6920.1138
Jul5.2922.5129
Aug5.1620.9126
Sep4.4815.1109
Oct3.616.988
Nov2.67-2.065
Dec2.28-9.855

Solar potential of Zhangjiakou Shi Xuanhua Qu explained

Zhangjiakou Shi Xuanhua Qu receives an average of 4.32 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 1261 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 Zhangjiakou Shi Xuanhua Qu?

With 4.32 kWh/m²/day of average irradiation, a 1 kWp system in Zhangjiakou Shi Xuanhua Qu produces roughly 1261 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 Zhangjiakou Shi Xuanhua Qu?

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%.