Dom Luis I bridge over the Douro river connecting Vila Nova de Gaia and Porto, in Portugal.

Portugal · 10 kWp reference system

Porto 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
55.9 kWh
10 kWp reference system
Typical annual output
15,089 kWh
10 kWp reference system
Typical specific yield
1,509 kWh/kWp
Per year

Tuesday, September 1, 2026

About 55.9 kWh tomorrow

For a standard 10 kWp south-facing system in Porto, GridPassport estimates 55.9 kWh on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, with a likely range of 47.0-60.3 kWh. The strongest production window is expected at 13:00-17:00 local time.

Updated Aug 31, 2026, 12:01 AM GMT+1 · fresh snapshot
Likely range
47.0-60.3 kWh
Strongest window
13:00-17:00
Confidence
medium
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How to read and use the data

Porto 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: 55.9 kWh from the 10 kWp reference system, with a likely range of 47.0 kWh–60.3 kWh. It changes with the next weather forecast.

Multi-year climate baseline

PVGIS specific yield

Porto's PVGIS specific yield is about 1,509 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)16.8 kWh14.1 kWh–18.1 kWhPVGIS typical year4,527 kWh/year
5 kWpTomorrow estimate (likely range)27.9 kWh23.5 kWh–30.1 kWhPVGIS typical year7,544 kWh/year
10 kWpTomorrow estimate (likely range)55.9 kWh47.0 kWh–60.3 kWhPVGIS typical year15,089 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.

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 16.8 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 Porto?

Using the same south-facing, 35-degree and 14% loss assumptions, the 5 kWp estimate is 27.9 kWh for Tuesday, September 1, 2026, with a scaled likely range of 23.5 kWh–30.1 kWh. This is a linear reference-system estimate, not a site survey.

What does 1,509 kWh/kWp mean for Porto?

It means the PVGIS multi-year profile produces about 1,509 kWh in a typical year for each installed kWp under the reference assumptions. A 5 kWp system therefore scales to about 7,544 kWh in a typical year before site-specific adjustments.

Is the Porto 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 Porto?

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 Porto

A standard 10 kWp system produces about 15,089 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 Porto's solar profile different?The typical annual yield is about 1,509 kWh per installed kWp, ranking Porto #3 of 6 modelled locations in Portugal. That is close to the median of the 6 Portugal locations in this dataset. July is typically the strongest month and December the weakest; the stronger month produces about 1.9 times as much.

See the 12-month data
MonthMonthly outputDaily averageYear-to-year variation
MonthJanuaryMonthly output905 kWhDaily average29.2 kWh/dayYear-to-year variation±193 kWh
MonthFebruaryMonthly output1,037 kWhDaily average37.0 kWh/dayYear-to-year variation±194 kWh
MonthMarchMonthly output1,255 kWhDaily average40.5 kWh/dayYear-to-year variation±188 kWh
MonthAprilMonthly output1,377 kWhDaily average45.9 kWh/dayYear-to-year variation±135 kWh
MonthMayMonthly output1,528 kWhDaily average49.3 kWh/dayYear-to-year variation±138 kWh
MonthJuneMonthly output1,489 kWhDaily average49.6 kWh/dayYear-to-year variation±95 kWh
MonthJulyMonthly output1,627 kWhDaily average52.5 kWh/dayYear-to-year variation±90 kWh
MonthAugustMonthly output1,591 kWhDaily average51.3 kWh/dayYear-to-year variation±76 kWh
MonthSeptemberMonthly output1,423 kWhDaily average47.4 kWh/dayYear-to-year variation±104 kWh
MonthOctoberMonthly output1,133 kWhDaily average36.5 kWh/dayYear-to-year variation±160 kWh
MonthNovemberMonthly output878 kWhDaily average29.3 kWh/dayYear-to-year variation±193 kWh
MonthDecemberMonthly output848 kWhDaily average27.3 kWh/dayYear-to-year variation±130 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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