{"id":3238,"date":"2024-05-24T08:57:44","date_gmt":"2024-05-24T08:57:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/selitys.fi\/how-much-electricity-do-solar-panels-produce\/"},"modified":"2024-05-24T08:57:44","modified_gmt":"2024-05-24T08:57:44","slug":"how-much-electricity-do-solar-panels-produce","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/selitys.fi\/en\/how-much-electricity-do-solar-panels-produce\/","title":{"rendered":"How much electricity do solar panels produce?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The amount of electricity produced by solar panels depends on many factors, such as the number of panels, their efficiency, location and weather conditions. In this article, we will discuss these factors and give an overview of how much electricity solar panels can produce.<\/p>\n

Efficiency of solar panels<\/h2>\n

The efficiency of solar panels means how much of the sun’s radiation is converted into electricity. The efficiency of solar panels on the market today usually varies between 15 and 22 percent. More efficient panels produce more electricity with the same surface area.<\/p>\n

Location and weather conditions<\/h2>\n

Location is one of the most important factors in the amount of electricity produced by solar panels. For example, in Finland, solar panels produce less electricity in the winter months, while the production is significantly higher in the summer. In southern Finland, solar panels produce more electricity than in northern Finland, because the south has more sunlight all year round.<\/p>\n

Number of panels and installation<\/h2>\n

The amount of electricity produced by solar panels also depends on the number of installed panels and their installation angle. In general, the more panels installed, the more electricity is produced. The optimal installation angle and orientation of the panels can also have a significant impact on production.<\/p>\n

Examples of production quantities<\/h2>\n

The following are examples of how much electricity solar panels can produce under different conditions:<\/p>\n