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Bulgaria · 10 kWp reference system

Ruse 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
48.6 kWh
10 kWp reference system
Typical annual output
13,054 kWh
10 kWp reference system
Typical specific yield
1,305 kWh/kWp
Per year

Tuesday, September 1, 2026

About 48.6 kWh tomorrow

For a standard 10 kWp south-facing system in Ruse, GridPassport estimates 48.6 kWh on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, with a likely range of 41.0-55.4 kWh. The strongest production window is expected at 13:00-17:00 local time.

Updated Aug 31, 2026, 02:01 AM GMT+3 · fresh snapshot
Likely range
41.0-55.4 kWh
Strongest window
13:00-17:00
Confidence
high
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How to read and use the data

Ruse 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: 48.6 kWh from the 10 kWp reference system, with a likely range of 41.0 kWh–55.4 kWh. It changes with the next weather forecast.

Multi-year climate baseline

PVGIS specific yield

Ruse's PVGIS specific yield is about 1,305 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)14.6 kWh12.3 kWh–16.6 kWhPVGIS typical year3,916 kWh/year
5 kWpTomorrow estimate (likely range)24.3 kWh20.5 kWh–27.7 kWhPVGIS typical year6,527 kWh/year
10 kWpTomorrow estimate (likely range)48.6 kWh41.0 kWh–55.4 kWhPVGIS typical year13,054 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 13:00-17:00 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 13:00-17:00. Never override frost protection, hygiene cycles or manufacturer limits.

Large loads

Avoid stacking appliances

A 3 kWp system scales to about 14.6 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 Ruse?

Using the same south-facing, 35-degree and 14% loss assumptions, the 5 kWp estimate is 24.3 kWh for Tuesday, September 1, 2026, with a scaled likely range of 20.5 kWh–27.7 kWh. This is a linear reference-system estimate, not a site survey.

What does 1,305 kWh/kWp mean for Ruse?

It means the PVGIS multi-year profile produces about 1,305 kWh in a typical year for each installed kWp under the reference assumptions. A 5 kWp system therefore scales to about 6,527 kWh in a typical year before site-specific adjustments.

Is the Ruse 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 Ruse?

Start with 13:00-17:00, 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 Ruse

A standard 10 kWp system produces about 13,054 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 Ruse's solar profile different?The typical annual yield is about 1,305 kWh per installed kWp, ranking Ruse #5 of 5 modelled locations in Bulgaria. That is 2% below the median of the 5 Bulgaria locations in this dataset. July is typically the strongest month and December the weakest; the stronger month produces about 2.9 times as much.

See the 12-month data
MonthMonthly outputDaily averageYear-to-year variation
MonthJanuaryMonthly output548 kWhDaily average17.7 kWh/dayYear-to-year variation±173 kWh
MonthFebruaryMonthly output730 kWhDaily average26.1 kWh/dayYear-to-year variation±133 kWh
MonthMarchMonthly output1,106 kWhDaily average35.7 kWh/dayYear-to-year variation±145 kWh
MonthAprilMonthly output1,292 kWhDaily average43.1 kWh/dayYear-to-year variation±146 kWh
MonthMayMonthly output1,397 kWhDaily average45.1 kWh/dayYear-to-year variation±108 kWh
MonthJuneMonthly output1,421 kWhDaily average47.4 kWh/dayYear-to-year variation±86 kWh
MonthJulyMonthly output1,541 kWhDaily average49.7 kWh/dayYear-to-year variation±107 kWh
MonthAugustMonthly output1,523 kWhDaily average49.1 kWh/dayYear-to-year variation±73 kWh
MonthSeptemberMonthly output1,282 kWhDaily average42.8 kWh/dayYear-to-year variation±105 kWh
MonthOctoberMonthly output1,048 kWhDaily average33.8 kWh/dayYear-to-year variation±168 kWh
MonthNovemberMonthly output640 kWhDaily average21.3 kWh/dayYear-to-year variation±127 kWh
MonthDecemberMonthly output528 kWhDaily average17.0 kWh/dayYear-to-year variation±159 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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