How Much Energy Does Solar Power Produce?

When looking into solar power a common question is how much energy does a solar panel produce? Solar power not only depends on sunlight, but several others factors that will be discussed. Take notes so you’ll get the most out of your system and know how much energy does solar power produce.

The energy being produced is dependent on three main factors: the amount of sunlight, the the size of the panel and the performance of the solar cells.

The most important thing to take into account is the amount of sunlight, which depends on:

• The position of the solar panel (whether it is placed in direct sunlight or at an angle/tilt)
• If there is a shadow cast on the panels
• How many daylight hours it’s being exposed to
• The power/strength of the sunlight

To begin, looking at the max power rating listed on your solar panel means what? This number signifies how much power will be produced in ideal weather conditions. This number is assumed during peak sun, which is when sunlight is the strongest at noon averaging 1000 watts of sunlight per square meter.

Since sunlight varies, so does the amount of energy produced. You have to account for time of day, weather conditions and season to arrive at this answer. You can’t rely on the max power rating, as it’s a rough estimate it doesn’t take into consideration all the things above. What you can do is use a solar calculator where you specify your location, panel type and panel size to see how much sunlight your area is receiving.  

To answer the original question, most solar panels produce around 200 watts on average, therefore if you have 25 panels you have an output of about 5 kilowatt hours (kWh). This number varies depending on the panel and some can produce between 205-230 watts.

One of the benefits of Superior Solar is that we can come to your home and give you a quote on how much energy your system will be producing, and saving. We will provide you with the information you need to make your decision easier and run smoothly. We do the work and you get the savings. To find out how much solar panels can save you and your home contact us today.