Interactive Solar Output vs Electricity Usage Chart
Explore hourly photovoltaic (PV) generation and electricity consumption patterns for any month across major countries — Germany, Spain, France, Italy, the UK, and the USA (with state-level detail). Compare solar production with real usage to understand self-consumption, grid dependency, and seasonal performance.
Solar production peaks during daylight, but household demand often continues into the evening. These charts compare regional average consumption profiles with modeled production for a 5 kWp system and 5,000 kWh annual consumption. They are not your meter readings. Monthly totals alone cannot tell you how much solar electricity you will use directly.
Why daily and monthly usage patterns matter
Even equal annual totals leave winter deficits and summer surpluses. Use the calculator for location-based monthly estimates; use the interactive chart below to explore hourly overlap.
| Month: | Consumption (kWh) | Solar production (kWh) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 400 | 120 |
| February | 350 | 180 |
| March | 325 | 300 |
| April | 300 | 420 |
| May | 275 | 480 |
| June | 250 | 500 |
| July | 250 | 520 |
| August | 275 | 480 |
| September | 300 | 380 |
| October | 350 | 280 |
| November | 400 | 180 |
| December | 525 | 160 |
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