France Solar Forecast

Across 10 modelled locations in France, a standard 10 kWp south-facing system produces about 13,106 kWh in a typical year on average. Tomorrow's weather-based city forecasts range from 40.7 to 54.6 kWh for the same reference setup.

Forecast for Tuesday, September 1, 2026 · Updated Aug 30, 2026, 11:01 PM UTC · City samples, not a national production forecast

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

Tomorrow in France

One system. Different local weather.

Using the same installation in every location isolates the effect of weather and geography. Enter your own roof on any city page for a personal estimate.

City average
48.8 kWh
Lowest city estimate
40.7 kWh
Highest city estimate
54.6 kWh

How to read and use the data

France solar outlook: tomorrow's city forecasts versus PVGIS yield

This page compares 10 modelled locations on one reference system. It is a city comparison tool, not a measurement or forecast of national solar generation.

Dated, weather-based

Tomorrow's forecast

For Tuesday, September 1, 2026, the 10 kWp city estimates average 48.8 kWh and span 40.7 kWh–54.6 kWh. That span is geographic variation between modelled cities, not an uncertainty interval or national forecast.

Multi-year climate baseline

PVGIS specific yield

The modelled cities average about 1,311 kWh/kWp in the PVGIS typical-year profile. Across the 10 kWp reference systems, typical annual output ranges from 10,710 to 16,243 kWh. July has the highest modelled average monthly output and December the lowest.

3, 5 and 10 kWp reference systems

Scale the same assumptions to your system size

SystemTomorrow city average (city spread)PVGIS typical year
3 kWpTomorrow city average (city spread)14.6 kWh12.2 kWh–16.4 kWhPVGIS typical year3,932 kWh/year
5 kWpTomorrow city average (city spread)24.4 kWh20.4 kWh–27.3 kWhPVGIS typical year6,553 kWh/year
10 kWpTomorrow city average (city spread)48.8 kWh40.7 kWh–54.6 kWhPVGIS typical year13,106 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

Choose the nearest representative city before scheduling equipment. A country average can frame the day, but a local forecast and the home's own demand determine usable surplus.

Battery

Use the nearest city, not the country mean

Open the closest city profile and preserve battery headroom around its strongest forecast window. The 40.7 kWh–54.6 kWh country spread shows why one national schedule would be unreliable.

Heat pump

Follow the local production window

Shift only discretionary water heating or pre-heating after checking the nearest city's strongest hours. Comfort, frost protection and hygiene controls take priority.

Large loads

Stagger flexible appliances

Country figures are daily energy, not simultaneous power. Use a city forecast and run flexible loads sequentially after allowing for base household consumption.

Local questions

Solar forecast FAQ

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

Across the 10 modelled locations, the 5 kWp estimates average 24.4 kWh for Tuesday, September 1, 2026 and span 20.4 kWh–27.3 kWh between cities. The spread is geographic, not a national uncertainty range.

Which modelled France location has the highest typical PV output?

Marseille has the highest and Lille the lowest typical annual output among the 10 locations in this dataset. The comparison uses the same 10 kWp reference system and PVGIS climate profile.

Is the France city range a national solar forecast?

No. It is the minimum-to-maximum spread across 10 modelled city reference points. It does not aggregate installed solar systems, represent every local weather condition or provide a national generation total.

How should I use the France forecast for a battery, EV or heat pump?

Select the nearest city and use its strongest forecast hours, then subtract household base load and respect battery, charger and heat-pump operating limits. Use the country page to compare locations, not to control equipment directly.

Typical year

Monthly solar production across France

The bars average the 10 city reference points. Typical annual output ranges from about 10,710 to 16,243 kWh for the 10 kWp setup. Of the locations modelled, Marseille has the highest typical annual output and Lille the lowest.

January645 kWh
February824 kWh
March1,158 kWh
April1,318 kWh
May1,383 kWh
June1,406 kWh
July1,471 kWh
August1,405 kWh
September1,241 kWh
October962 kWh
November685 kWh
December609 kWh

Typical monthly profiles use the European Commission JRC PVGIS multi-year climate series.

Local profiles

All 10 France city forecasts

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