Dated, weather-based
Tomorrow's forecast
Tomorrow's value is a weather-based estimate for Tuesday, September 1, 2026: 26.7 kWh from the 10 kWp reference system, with a likely range of 17.3 kWh–33.6 kWh. It changes with the next weather forecast.
Germany · 10 kWp reference system
Dortmund solar forecast and PV yield
Photo: Frank Vincentz,CC BY-SA 3.0. Cropped, resized and converted to WebP by GridPassport.
Forecast target: . Any “tomorrow” label on this page refers to this dated target.
- Tomorrow's forecast
- 26.7 kWh 10 kWp reference system
- Typical annual output
- 10,211 kWh 10 kWp reference system
- Typical specific yield
- 1,021 kWh/kWp Per year
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
About 26.7 kWh tomorrow
For a standard 10 kWp south-facing system in Dortmund, GridPassport estimates 26.7 kWh on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, with a likely range of 17.3-33.6 kWh. The strongest production window is expected at 14:00-18:00 local time.
Updated Aug 31, 2026, 01:01 AM GMT+2 · fresh snapshot- Likely range
- 17.3-33.6 kWh
- Strongest window
- 14:00-18:00
- Confidence
- medium
How to read and use the data
Dortmund 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.
Multi-year climate baseline
PVGIS specific yield
Dortmund's PVGIS specific yield is about 1,021 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, May 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)8.0 kWh5.2 kWh–10.1 kWhPVGIS typical year3,063 kWh/year
5 kWpTomorrow estimate (likely range)13.3 kWh8.7 kWh–16.8 kWhPVGIS typical year5,106 kWh/year
10 kWpTomorrow estimate (likely range)26.7 kWh17.3 kWh–33.6 kWhPVGIS typical year10,211 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 14:00-18:00 as the first candidate charging window. Battery state of charge, reserve settings and inverter limits still decide how much can be stored.
EV
Compare the charge with the 5 kWp budget
The scaled 5 kWp estimate is 13.3 kWh before household use. Compare the remainder after base load with the planned EV charge and stagger charging if needed.
Heat pump
Shift only flexible thermal demand
If comfort controls allow it, place discretionary hot-water heating or pre-heating inside 14:00-18:00. Never override frost protection, hygiene cycles or manufacturer limits.
Large loads
Avoid stacking appliances
A 3 kWp system scales to about 8.0 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 Dortmund?
Using the same south-facing, 35-degree and 14% loss assumptions, the 5 kWp estimate is 13.3 kWh for Tuesday, September 1, 2026, with a scaled likely range of 8.7 kWh–16.8 kWh. This is a linear reference-system estimate, not a site survey.
What does 1,021 kWh/kWp mean for Dortmund?
It means the PVGIS multi-year profile produces about 1,021 kWh in a typical year for each installed kWp under the reference assumptions. A 5 kWp system therefore scales to about 5,106 kWh in a typical year before site-specific adjustments.
Is the Dortmund 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 Dortmund?
Start with 14:00-18:00, 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 Dortmund
A standard 10 kWp system produces about 10,211 kWh in a typical year at this location. Monthly averages show seasonality; they are not a forecast for a specific year.
342Jan
530Feb
895Mar
1146Apr
1258May
1255Jun
1231Jul
1150Aug
971Sep
707Oct
432Nov
293Dec
Values are kWh per month. Source: European Commission JRC PVGIS.
What makes Dortmund's solar profile different?The typical annual yield is about 1,021 kWh per installed kWp, ranking Dortmund #9 of 12 modelled locations in Germany. That is 2% below the median of the 12 Germany locations in this dataset. May is typically the strongest month and December the weakest; the stronger month produces about 4.3 times as much.
See the 12-month data
MonthMonthly outputDaily averageYear-to-year variation
MonthJanuaryMonthly output342 kWhDaily average11.0 kWh/dayYear-to-year variation±87 kWh
MonthFebruaryMonthly output530 kWhDaily average18.9 kWh/dayYear-to-year variation±134 kWh
MonthMarchMonthly output895 kWhDaily average28.9 kWh/dayYear-to-year variation±183 kWh
MonthAprilMonthly output1,146 kWhDaily average38.2 kWh/dayYear-to-year variation±182 kWh
MonthMayMonthly output1,258 kWhDaily average40.6 kWh/dayYear-to-year variation±151 kWh
MonthJuneMonthly output1,255 kWhDaily average41.9 kWh/dayYear-to-year variation±145 kWh
MonthJulyMonthly output1,231 kWhDaily average39.7 kWh/dayYear-to-year variation±147 kWh
MonthAugustMonthly output1,150 kWhDaily average37.1 kWh/dayYear-to-year variation±126 kWh
MonthSeptemberMonthly output971 kWhDaily average32.4 kWh/dayYear-to-year variation±119 kWh
MonthOctoberMonthly output707 kWhDaily average22.8 kWh/dayYear-to-year variation±115 kWh
MonthNovemberMonthly output432 kWhDaily average14.4 kWh/dayYear-to-year variation±114 kWh
MonthDecemberMonthly output293 kWhDaily average9.5 kWh/dayYear-to-year variation±86 kWh
Nearby solar forecasts
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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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