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Leeds 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
30.7 kWh
10 kWp reference system
Typical annual output
9,517 kWh
10 kWp reference system
Typical specific yield
952 kWh/kWp
Per year

Tuesday, September 1, 2026

About 30.7 kWh tomorrow

For a standard 10 kWp south-facing system in Leeds, GridPassport estimates 30.7 kWh on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, with a likely range of 21.8-39.3 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
21.8-39.3 kWh
Strongest window
09:00-13:00
Confidence
medium
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How to read and use the data

Leeds 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: 30.7 kWh from the 10 kWp reference system, with a likely range of 21.8 kWh–39.3 kWh. It changes with the next weather forecast.

Multi-year climate baseline

PVGIS specific yield

Leeds's PVGIS specific yield is about 952 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)9.2 kWh6.5 kWh–11.8 kWhPVGIS typical year2,855 kWh/year
5 kWpTomorrow estimate (likely range)15.3 kWh10.9 kWh–19.6 kWhPVGIS typical year4,759 kWh/year
10 kWpTomorrow estimate (likely range)30.7 kWh21.8 kWh–39.3 kWhPVGIS typical year9,517 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 9.2 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 Leeds?

Using the same south-facing, 35-degree and 14% loss assumptions, the 5 kWp estimate is 15.3 kWh for Tuesday, September 1, 2026, with a scaled likely range of 10.9 kWh–19.6 kWh. This is a linear reference-system estimate, not a site survey.

What does 952 kWh/kWp mean for Leeds?

It means the PVGIS multi-year profile produces about 952 kWh in a typical year for each installed kWp under the reference assumptions. A 5 kWp system therefore scales to about 4,759 kWh in a typical year before site-specific adjustments.

Is the Leeds 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 Leeds?

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 Leeds

A standard 10 kWp system produces about 9,517 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 Leeds's solar profile different?The typical annual yield is about 952 kWh per installed kWp, ranking Leeds #6 of 12 modelled locations in United Kingdom. That is close to the median of the 12 United Kingdom locations in this dataset. May is typically the strongest month and December the weakest; the stronger month produces about 3.7 times as much.

See the 12-month data
MonthMonthly outputDaily averageYear-to-year variation
MonthJanuaryMonthly output347 kWhDaily average11.2 kWh/dayYear-to-year variation±66 kWh
MonthFebruaryMonthly output493 kWhDaily average17.6 kWh/dayYear-to-year variation±85 kWh
MonthMarchMonthly output840 kWhDaily average27.1 kWh/dayYear-to-year variation±137 kWh
MonthAprilMonthly output1,084 kWhDaily average36.1 kWh/dayYear-to-year variation±158 kWh
MonthMayMonthly output1,181 kWhDaily average38.1 kWh/dayYear-to-year variation±137 kWh
MonthJuneMonthly output1,130 kWhDaily average37.7 kWh/dayYear-to-year variation±128 kWh
MonthJulyMonthly output1,164 kWhDaily average37.5 kWh/dayYear-to-year variation±125 kWh
MonthAugustMonthly output1,082 kWhDaily average34.9 kWh/dayYear-to-year variation±100 kWh
MonthSeptemberMonthly output861 kWhDaily average28.7 kWh/dayYear-to-year variation±53 kWh
MonthOctoberMonthly output608 kWhDaily average19.6 kWh/dayYear-to-year variation±86 kWh
MonthNovemberMonthly output406 kWhDaily average13.5 kWh/dayYear-to-year variation±78 kWh
MonthDecemberMonthly output322 kWhDaily average10.4 kWh/dayYear-to-year variation±45 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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