United Kingdom · 10 kWp reference system

Bournemouth solar forecast and PV yield

Forecast target: . Any “tomorrow” label on this page refers to this dated target.

Tomorrow's forecast
32.0 kWh
10 kWp reference system
Typical annual output
11,220 kWh
10 kWp reference system
Typical specific yield
1,122 kWh/kWp
Per year

Monday, October 5, 2026

About 32.0 kWh tomorrow

For a standard 10 kWp south-facing system in Bournemouth, GridPassport estimates 32.0 kWh on Monday, October 5, 2026, with a likely range of 25.8-37.1 kWh. The strongest production window is expected at 09:00-13:00 local time.

Updated Oct 4, 2026, 10:01 PM GMT+1 · Automatically refreshed
Likely range
25.8-37.1 kWh
Strongest window
09:00-13:00
Confidence
medium
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How to read and use the data

Bournemouth 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 Monday, October 5, 2026: 32.0 kWh from the 10 kWp reference system, with a likely range of 25.8 kWh–37.1 kWh. It changes with the next weather forecast.

Multi-year climate baseline

PVGIS specific yield

Bournemouth's PVGIS specific yield is about 1,122 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)9.6 kWh7.7 kWh–11.1 kWhPVGIS typical year3,366 kWh/year
5 kWpTomorrow estimate (likely range)16.0 kWh12.9 kWh–18.6 kWhPVGIS typical year5,610 kWh/year
10 kWpTomorrow estimate (likely range)32.0 kWh25.8 kWh–37.1 kWhPVGIS typical year11,220 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.

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 9.6 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 Bournemouth?

Using the same south-facing, 35-degree and 14% loss assumptions, the 5 kWp estimate is 16.0 kWh for Monday, October 5, 2026, with a scaled likely range of 12.9 kWh–18.6 kWh. This is a linear reference-system estimate, not a site survey.

What does 1,122 kWh/kWp mean for Bournemouth?

It means the PVGIS multi-year profile produces about 1,122 kWh in a typical year for each installed kWp under the reference assumptions. A 5 kWp system therefore scales to about 5,610 kWh in a typical year before site-specific adjustments.

Is the Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth?

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.

Checking your own installation? Learn how to compare a solar forecast with inverter production, or explore 5 kWp output in winter versus summer. Use the free PV forecast calculator for your exact location and roof settings.

Typical year

Solar production month by month in Bournemouth

A standard 10 kWp system produces about 11,220 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 Bournemouth's solar profile different?The typical annual yield is about 1,122 kWh per installed kWp, ranking Bournemouth #2 of 32 modelled locations in United Kingdom. That is 10% above the median of the 32 United Kingdom locations in this dataset. July is typically the strongest month and December the weakest; the stronger month produces about 3.8 times as much.

See the 12-month data
MonthMonthly outputDaily averageYear-to-year variation
MonthJanuaryMonthly output414 kWhDaily average13.4 kWh/dayYear-to-year variation±53 kWh
MonthFebruaryMonthly output581 kWhDaily average20.7 kWh/dayYear-to-year variation±108 kWh
MonthMarchMonthly output966 kWhDaily average31.2 kWh/dayYear-to-year variation±161 kWh
MonthAprilMonthly output1,274 kWhDaily average42.5 kWh/dayYear-to-year variation±161 kWh
MonthMayMonthly output1,372 kWhDaily average44.3 kWh/dayYear-to-year variation±139 kWh
MonthJuneMonthly output1,385 kWhDaily average46.1 kWh/dayYear-to-year variation±148 kWh
MonthJulyMonthly output1,393 kWhDaily average44.9 kWh/dayYear-to-year variation±131 kWh
MonthAugustMonthly output1,232 kWhDaily average39.7 kWh/dayYear-to-year variation±133 kWh
MonthSeptemberMonthly output1,035 kWhDaily average34.5 kWh/dayYear-to-year variation±88 kWh
MonthOctoberMonthly output706 kWhDaily average22.8 kWh/dayYear-to-year variation±81 kWh
MonthNovemberMonthly output498 kWhDaily average16.6 kWh/dayYear-to-year variation±80 kWh
MonthDecemberMonthly output366 kWhDaily average11.8 kWh/dayYear-to-year variation±70 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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