Dated, weather-based
Tomorrow's forecast
Tomorrow's value is a weather-based estimate for Tuesday, September 1, 2026: 41.6 kWh from the 10 kWp reference system, with a likely range of 32.4 kWh–48.4 kWh. It changes with the next weather forecast.
United Kingdom · 10 kWp reference system
Sheffield 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
- 41.6 kWh 10 kWp reference system
- Typical annual output
- 9,443 kWh 10 kWp reference system
- Typical specific yield
- 944 kWh/kWp Per year
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
About 41.6 kWh tomorrow
For a standard 10 kWp south-facing system in Sheffield, GridPassport estimates 41.6 kWh on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, with a likely range of 32.4-48.4 kWh. The strongest production window is expected at 10:00-14:00 local time.
Updated Aug 31, 2026, 12:01 AM GMT+1 · fresh snapshot- Likely range
- 32.4-48.4 kWh
- Strongest window
- 10:00-14:00
- Confidence
- medium
How to read and use the data
Sheffield 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
Sheffield's PVGIS specific yield is about 944 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)12.5 kWh9.7 kWh–14.5 kWhPVGIS typical year2,833 kWh/year
5 kWpTomorrow estimate (likely range)20.8 kWh16.2 kWh–24.2 kWhPVGIS typical year4,722 kWh/year
10 kWpTomorrow estimate (likely range)41.6 kWh32.4 kWh–48.4 kWhPVGIS typical year9,443 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 10:00-14:00 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 20.8 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 10:00-14:00. Never override frost protection, hygiene cycles or manufacturer limits.
Large loads
Avoid stacking appliances
A 3 kWp system scales to about 12.5 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 Sheffield?
Using the same south-facing, 35-degree and 14% loss assumptions, the 5 kWp estimate is 20.8 kWh for Tuesday, September 1, 2026, with a scaled likely range of 16.2 kWh–24.2 kWh. This is a linear reference-system estimate, not a site survey.
What does 944 kWh/kWp mean for Sheffield?
It means the PVGIS multi-year profile produces about 944 kWh in a typical year for each installed kWp under the reference assumptions. A 5 kWp system therefore scales to about 4,722 kWh in a typical year before site-specific adjustments.
Is the Sheffield 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 Sheffield?
Start with 10:00-14:00, 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 Sheffield
A standard 10 kWp system produces about 9,443 kWh in a typical year at this location. Monthly averages show seasonality; they are not a forecast for a specific year.
343Jan
492Feb
831Mar
1072Apr
1181May
1127Jun
1157Jul
1073Aug
874Sep
601Oct
396Nov
296Dec
Values are kWh per month. Source: European Commission JRC PVGIS.
What makes Sheffield's solar profile different?The typical annual yield is about 944 kWh per installed kWp, ranking Sheffield #8 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 4.0 times as much.
See the 12-month data
MonthMonthly outputDaily averageYear-to-year variation
MonthJanuaryMonthly output343 kWhDaily average11.1 kWh/dayYear-to-year variation±67 kWh
MonthFebruaryMonthly output492 kWhDaily average17.6 kWh/dayYear-to-year variation±96 kWh
MonthMarchMonthly output831 kWhDaily average26.8 kWh/dayYear-to-year variation±151 kWh
MonthAprilMonthly output1,072 kWhDaily average35.7 kWh/dayYear-to-year variation±153 kWh
MonthMayMonthly output1,181 kWhDaily average38.1 kWh/dayYear-to-year variation±129 kWh
MonthJuneMonthly output1,127 kWhDaily average37.6 kWh/dayYear-to-year variation±130 kWh
MonthJulyMonthly output1,157 kWhDaily average37.3 kWh/dayYear-to-year variation±136 kWh
MonthAugustMonthly output1,073 kWhDaily average34.6 kWh/dayYear-to-year variation±87 kWh
MonthSeptemberMonthly output874 kWhDaily average29.1 kWh/dayYear-to-year variation±55 kWh
MonthOctoberMonthly output601 kWhDaily average19.4 kWh/dayYear-to-year variation±89 kWh
MonthNovemberMonthly output396 kWhDaily average13.2 kWh/dayYear-to-year variation±75 kWh
MonthDecemberMonthly output296 kWhDaily average9.6 kWh/dayYear-to-year variation±46 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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