Dated, weather-based
Tomorrow's forecast
Tomorrow's value is a weather-based estimate for Tuesday, September 1, 2026: 16.5 kWh from the 10 kWp reference system, with a likely range of 9.9 kWh–22.6 kWh. It changes with the next weather forecast.
Ireland · 10 kWp reference system
Limerick 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
- 16.5 kWh 10 kWp reference system
- Typical annual output
- 9,160 kWh 10 kWp reference system
- Typical specific yield
- 916 kWh/kWp Per year
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
About 16.5 kWh tomorrow
For a standard 10 kWp south-facing system in Limerick, GridPassport estimates 16.5 kWh on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, with a likely range of 9.9-22.6 kWh. The strongest production window is expected at 09:00-13:00 local time.
Updated Aug 31, 2026, 12:01 AM GMT+1 · fresh snapshot- Likely range
- 9.9-22.6 kWh
- Strongest window
- 09:00-13:00
- Confidence
- medium
How to read and use the data
Limerick 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
Limerick's PVGIS specific yield is about 916 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)5.0 kWh3.0 kWh–6.8 kWhPVGIS typical year2,748 kWh/year
5 kWpTomorrow estimate (likely range)8.3 kWh5.0 kWh–11.3 kWhPVGIS typical year4,580 kWh/year
10 kWpTomorrow estimate (likely range)16.5 kWh9.9 kWh–22.6 kWhPVGIS typical year9,160 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 09:00-13:00 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 8.3 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 09:00-13:00. Never override frost protection, hygiene cycles or manufacturer limits.
Large loads
Avoid stacking appliances
A 3 kWp system scales to about 5.0 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 Limerick?
Using the same south-facing, 35-degree and 14% loss assumptions, the 5 kWp estimate is 8.3 kWh for Tuesday, September 1, 2026, with a scaled likely range of 5.0 kWh–11.3 kWh. This is a linear reference-system estimate, not a site survey.
What does 916 kWh/kWp mean for Limerick?
It means the PVGIS multi-year profile produces about 916 kWh in a typical year for each installed kWp under the reference assumptions. A 5 kWp system therefore scales to about 4,580 kWh in a typical year before site-specific adjustments.
Is the Limerick 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 Limerick?
Start with 09:00-13:00, 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 Limerick
A standard 10 kWp system produces about 9,160 kWh in a typical year at this location. Monthly averages show seasonality; they are not a forecast for a specific year.
337Jan
481Feb
809Mar
1079Apr
1162May
1121Jun
1062Jul
1014Aug
807Sep
597Oct
405Nov
287Dec
Values are kWh per month. Source: European Commission JRC PVGIS.
What makes Limerick's solar profile different?The typical annual yield is about 916 kWh per installed kWp, ranking Limerick #5 of 5 modelled locations in Ireland. That is 7% below the median of the 5 Ireland locations in this dataset. May is typically the strongest month and December the weakest; the stronger month produces about 4.0 times as much.
See the 12-month data
MonthMonthly outputDaily averageYear-to-year variation
MonthJanuaryMonthly output337 kWhDaily average10.9 kWh/dayYear-to-year variation±73 kWh
MonthFebruaryMonthly output481 kWhDaily average17.2 kWh/dayYear-to-year variation±60 kWh
MonthMarchMonthly output809 kWhDaily average26.1 kWh/dayYear-to-year variation±131 kWh
MonthAprilMonthly output1,079 kWhDaily average36.0 kWh/dayYear-to-year variation±144 kWh
MonthMayMonthly output1,162 kWhDaily average37.5 kWh/dayYear-to-year variation±101 kWh
MonthJuneMonthly output1,121 kWhDaily average37.4 kWh/dayYear-to-year variation±122 kWh
MonthJulyMonthly output1,062 kWhDaily average34.3 kWh/dayYear-to-year variation±82 kWh
MonthAugustMonthly output1,014 kWhDaily average32.7 kWh/dayYear-to-year variation±95 kWh
MonthSeptemberMonthly output807 kWhDaily average26.9 kWh/dayYear-to-year variation±92 kWh
MonthOctoberMonthly output597 kWhDaily average19.2 kWh/dayYear-to-year variation±78 kWh
MonthNovemberMonthly output405 kWhDaily average13.5 kWh/dayYear-to-year variation±53 kWh
MonthDecemberMonthly output287 kWhDaily average9.3 kWh/dayYear-to-year variation±45 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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