Skyscrapers in Frankfurt , August 2020. In the lower right corner, a tower named " Langer Franz ", which was shortened in the 20th century.

Germany · 10 kWp reference system

Frankfurt 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
42.4 kWh
10 kWp reference system
Typical annual output
10,721 kWh
10 kWp reference system
Typical specific yield
1,072 kWh/kWp
Per year

Tuesday, September 1, 2026

About 42.4 kWh tomorrow

For a standard 10 kWp south-facing system in Frankfurt, GridPassport estimates 42.4 kWh on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, with a likely range of 27.3-53.2 kWh. The strongest production window is expected at 12:00-16:00 local time.

Updated Aug 31, 2026, 01:01 AM GMT+2 · fresh snapshot
Likely range
27.3-53.2 kWh
Strongest window
12:00-16:00
Confidence
medium
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How to read and use the data

Frankfurt 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: 42.4 kWh from the 10 kWp reference system, with a likely range of 27.3 kWh–53.2 kWh. It changes with the next weather forecast.

Multi-year climate baseline

PVGIS specific yield

Frankfurt's PVGIS specific yield is about 1,072 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)12.7 kWh8.2 kWh–16.0 kWhPVGIS typical year3,216 kWh/year
5 kWpTomorrow estimate (likely range)21.2 kWh13.7 kWh–26.6 kWhPVGIS typical year5,361 kWh/year
10 kWpTomorrow estimate (likely range)42.4 kWh27.3 kWh–53.2 kWhPVGIS typical year10,721 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 12:00-16:00 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 12:00-16:00. Never override frost protection, hygiene cycles or manufacturer limits.

Large loads

Avoid stacking appliances

A 3 kWp system scales to about 12.7 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 Frankfurt?

Using the same south-facing, 35-degree and 14% loss assumptions, the 5 kWp estimate is 21.2 kWh for Tuesday, September 1, 2026, with a scaled likely range of 13.7 kWh–26.6 kWh. This is a linear reference-system estimate, not a site survey.

What does 1,072 kWh/kWp mean for Frankfurt?

It means the PVGIS multi-year profile produces about 1,072 kWh in a typical year for each installed kWp under the reference assumptions. A 5 kWp system therefore scales to about 5,361 kWh in a typical year before site-specific adjustments.

Is the Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt?

Start with 12:00-16:00, 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 Frankfurt

A standard 10 kWp system produces about 10,721 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 Frankfurt's solar profile different?The typical annual yield is about 1,072 kWh per installed kWp, ranking Frankfurt #4 of 12 modelled locations in Germany. That is 3% above the median of the 12 Germany locations in this dataset. July is typically the strongest month and December the weakest; the stronger month produces about 4.4 times as much.

See the 12-month data
MonthMonthly outputDaily averageYear-to-year variation
MonthJanuaryMonthly output336 kWhDaily average10.8 kWh/dayYear-to-year variation±88 kWh
MonthFebruaryMonthly output562 kWhDaily average20.1 kWh/dayYear-to-year variation±140 kWh
MonthMarchMonthly output944 kWhDaily average30.4 kWh/dayYear-to-year variation±183 kWh
MonthAprilMonthly output1,224 kWhDaily average40.8 kWh/dayYear-to-year variation±191 kWh
MonthMayMonthly output1,300 kWhDaily average41.9 kWh/dayYear-to-year variation±190 kWh
MonthJuneMonthly output1,312 kWhDaily average43.7 kWh/dayYear-to-year variation±137 kWh
MonthJulyMonthly output1,326 kWhDaily average42.8 kWh/dayYear-to-year variation±126 kWh
MonthAugustMonthly output1,214 kWhDaily average39.2 kWh/dayYear-to-year variation±124 kWh
MonthSeptemberMonthly output1,063 kWhDaily average35.4 kWh/dayYear-to-year variation±150 kWh
MonthOctoberMonthly output745 kWhDaily average24.0 kWh/dayYear-to-year variation±123 kWh
MonthNovemberMonthly output397 kWhDaily average13.2 kWh/dayYear-to-year variation±76 kWh
MonthDecemberMonthly output298 kWhDaily average9.6 kWh/dayYear-to-year variation±53 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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