Salzburg (Austria)

Austria · 10 kWp reference system

Salzburg solar forecast and PV yield

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Forecast target: . Any “tomorrow” label on this page refers to this dated target.

Tomorrow's forecast
48.0 kWh
10 kWp reference system
Typical annual output
10,713 kWh
10 kWp reference system
Typical specific yield
1,071 kWh/kWp
Per year

Tuesday, September 1, 2026

About 48.0 kWh tomorrow

For a standard 10 kWp south-facing system in Salzburg, GridPassport estimates 48.0 kWh on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, with a likely range of 38.6-52.9 kWh. The strongest production window is expected at 11:00-15:00 local time.

Updated Aug 31, 2026, 01:01 AM GMT+2 · fresh snapshot
Likely range
38.6-52.9 kWh
Strongest window
11:00-15:00
Confidence
medium
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How to read and use the data

Salzburg solar forecast: daily weather versus long-term PV yield

The daily and annual figures answer different questions. Use the dated forecast to plan tomorrow, and the PVGIS specific yield to compare locations or estimate a typical year.

Dated, weather-based

Tomorrow's forecast

Tomorrow's value is a weather-based estimate for Tuesday, September 1, 2026: 48.0 kWh from the 10 kWp reference system, with a likely range of 38.6 kWh–52.9 kWh. It changes with the next weather forecast.

Multi-year climate baseline

PVGIS specific yield

Salzburg's PVGIS specific yield is about 1,071 kWh/kWp per year. It is a multi-year climate benchmark, not a prediction for tomorrow or for this calendar year. In the PVGIS profile, July is typically the strongest month and December the weakest.

3, 5 and 10 kWp reference systems

Scale the same assumptions to your system size

SystemTomorrow estimate (likely range)PVGIS typical year
3 kWpTomorrow estimate (likely range)14.4 kWh11.6 kWh–15.9 kWhPVGIS typical year3,214 kWh/year
5 kWpTomorrow estimate (likely range)24.0 kWh19.3 kWh–26.4 kWhPVGIS typical year5,357 kWh/year
10 kWpTomorrow estimate (likely range)48.0 kWh38.6 kWh–52.9 kWhPVGIS typical year10,713 kWh/year

Linear reference scaling only: south-facing, 35° tilt and 14% system losses. It does not resize inverter clipping, shade or local roof constraints.

From forecast to a household plan

Battery, EV, heat pump and flexible loads

Treat the forecast as a gross solar-energy budget before household base load and conversion losses. The numbers support scheduling; they do not guarantee surplus.

Battery

Keep room for the solar window

Use 11:00-15:00 as the first candidate charging window. Battery state of charge, reserve settings and inverter limits still decide how much can be stored.

Heat pump

Shift only flexible thermal demand

If comfort controls allow it, place discretionary hot-water heating or pre-heating inside 11:00-15:00. Never override frost protection, hygiene cycles or manufacturer limits.

Large loads

Avoid stacking appliances

A 3 kWp system scales to about 14.4 kWh for the day before household use. Run flexible loads sequentially during the strongest hours rather than assuming all forecast energy is simultaneous power.

Local questions

Solar forecast FAQ

How much could a 5 kWp solar system produce tomorrow in Salzburg?

Using the same south-facing, 35-degree and 14% loss assumptions, the 5 kWp estimate is 24.0 kWh for Tuesday, September 1, 2026, with a scaled likely range of 19.3 kWh–26.4 kWh. This is a linear reference-system estimate, not a site survey.

What does 1,071 kWh/kWp mean for Salzburg?

It means the PVGIS multi-year profile produces about 1,071 kWh in a typical year for each installed kWp under the reference assumptions. A 5 kWp system therefore scales to about 5,357 kWh in a typical year before site-specific adjustments.

Is the Salzburg forecast the same as the PVGIS annual estimate?

No. Tomorrow's forecast uses dated weather and an uncertainty band for one day. The PVGIS figure is a multi-year climate-based specific yield used for typical monthly and annual comparisons.

When should a battery, EV or heat pump use solar in Salzburg?

Start with 11:00-15:00, then check household base load, battery headroom, EV energy required and heat-pump safety or comfort constraints. The forecast estimates daily energy, not guaranteed instantaneous surplus.

Typical year

Solar production month by month in Salzburg

A standard 10 kWp system produces about 10,713 kWh in a typical year at this location. Monthly averages show seasonality; they are not a forecast for a specific year.

Values are kWh per month. Source: European Commission JRC PVGIS.

What makes Salzburg's solar profile different?The typical annual yield is about 1,071 kWh per installed kWp, ranking Salzburg #6 of 6 modelled locations in Austria. That is 11% below the median of the 6 Austria locations in this dataset. July is typically the strongest month and December the weakest; the stronger month produces about 3.9 times as much.

See the 12-month data
MonthMonthly outputDaily averageYear-to-year variation
MonthJanuaryMonthly output355 kWhDaily average11.5 kWh/dayYear-to-year variation±83 kWh
MonthFebruaryMonthly output720 kWhDaily average25.7 kWh/dayYear-to-year variation±137 kWh
MonthMarchMonthly output971 kWhDaily average31.3 kWh/dayYear-to-year variation±184 kWh
MonthAprilMonthly output1,143 kWhDaily average38.1 kWh/dayYear-to-year variation±218 kWh
MonthMayMonthly output1,161 kWhDaily average37.4 kWh/dayYear-to-year variation±184 kWh
MonthJuneMonthly output1,225 kWhDaily average40.8 kWh/dayYear-to-year variation±173 kWh
MonthJulyMonthly output1,272 kWhDaily average41.0 kWh/dayYear-to-year variation±144 kWh
MonthAugustMonthly output1,192 kWhDaily average38.5 kWh/dayYear-to-year variation±154 kWh
MonthSeptemberMonthly output1,031 kWhDaily average34.4 kWh/dayYear-to-year variation±157 kWh
MonthOctoberMonthly output878 kWhDaily average28.3 kWh/dayYear-to-year variation±152 kWh
MonthNovemberMonthly output443 kWhDaily average14.8 kWh/dayYear-to-year variation±98 kWh
MonthDecemberMonthly output323 kWhDaily average10.4 kWh/dayYear-to-year variation±84 kWh

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Method and data

Every city uses a 10 kWp system facing south at 35 degrees with 14% system losses. Tomorrow's figure combines hourly weather with GridPassport's PV production and uncertainty model. The monthly profile uses the European Commission JRC PVGIS multi-year climate series. Roof direction, shade, snow, dirt, inverter clipping and local weather can change real output.

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