Dated, weather-based
Tomorrow's forecast
Tomorrow's value is a weather-based estimate for Tuesday, September 1, 2026: 24.4 kWh from the 10 kWp reference system, with a likely range of 15.2 kWh–32.1 kWh. It changes with the next weather forecast.
Germany · 10 kWp reference system
Essen 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
- 24.4 kWh 10 kWp reference system
- Typical annual output
- 10,217 kWh 10 kWp reference system
- Typical specific yield
- 1,022 kWh/kWp Per year
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
About 24.4 kWh tomorrow
For a standard 10 kWp south-facing system in Essen, GridPassport estimates 24.4 kWh on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, with a likely range of 15.2-32.1 kWh. The strongest production window is expected at 13:00-17:00 local time.
Updated Aug 31, 2026, 01:01 AM GMT+2 · fresh snapshot- Likely range
- 15.2-32.1 kWh
- Strongest window
- 13:00-17:00
- Confidence
- medium
How to read and use the data
Essen 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
Essen's PVGIS specific yield is about 1,022 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)7.3 kWh4.6 kWh–9.6 kWhPVGIS typical year3,065 kWh/year
5 kWpTomorrow estimate (likely range)12.2 kWh7.6 kWh–16.1 kWhPVGIS typical year5,108 kWh/year
10 kWpTomorrow estimate (likely range)24.4 kWh15.2 kWh–32.1 kWhPVGIS typical year10,217 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.
EV
Compare the charge with the 5 kWp budget
The scaled 5 kWp estimate is 12.2 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 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 7.3 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 Essen?
Using the same south-facing, 35-degree and 14% loss assumptions, the 5 kWp estimate is 12.2 kWh for Tuesday, September 1, 2026, with a scaled likely range of 7.6 kWh–16.1 kWh. This is a linear reference-system estimate, not a site survey.
What does 1,022 kWh/kWp mean for Essen?
It means the PVGIS multi-year profile produces about 1,022 kWh in a typical year for each installed kWp under the reference assumptions. A 5 kWp system therefore scales to about 5,108 kWh in a typical year before site-specific adjustments.
Is the Essen 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 Essen?
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 Essen
A standard 10 kWp system produces about 10,217 kWh in a typical year at this location. Monthly averages show seasonality; they are not a forecast for a specific year.
340Jan
525Feb
886Mar
1152Apr
1261May
1258Jun
1245Jul
1155Aug
970Sep
705Oct
428Nov
292Dec
Values are kWh per month. Source: European Commission JRC PVGIS.
What makes Essen's solar profile different?The typical annual yield is about 1,022 kWh per installed kWp, ranking Essen #8 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 output340 kWhDaily average10.9 kWh/dayYear-to-year variation±93 kWh
MonthFebruaryMonthly output525 kWhDaily average18.8 kWh/dayYear-to-year variation±137 kWh
MonthMarchMonthly output886 kWhDaily average28.6 kWh/dayYear-to-year variation±185 kWh
MonthAprilMonthly output1,152 kWhDaily average38.4 kWh/dayYear-to-year variation±178 kWh
MonthMayMonthly output1,261 kWhDaily average40.7 kWh/dayYear-to-year variation±159 kWh
MonthJuneMonthly output1,258 kWhDaily average42.0 kWh/dayYear-to-year variation±146 kWh
MonthJulyMonthly output1,245 kWhDaily average40.2 kWh/dayYear-to-year variation±137 kWh
MonthAugustMonthly output1,155 kWhDaily average37.3 kWh/dayYear-to-year variation±121 kWh
MonthSeptemberMonthly output970 kWhDaily average32.3 kWh/dayYear-to-year variation±104 kWh
MonthOctoberMonthly output705 kWhDaily average22.7 kWh/dayYear-to-year variation±115 kWh
MonthNovemberMonthly output428 kWhDaily average14.3 kWh/dayYear-to-year variation±103 kWh
MonthDecemberMonthly output292 kWhDaily average9.4 kWh/dayYear-to-year variation±75 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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