Defined term
Annual solar production
Annual solar production is the amount of electrical energy a photovoltaic system generates over a year.
Also known as annual PV production
measurement · Concept code GS-CONCEPT-010 · Last verified August 7, 2026
Definition and decision context
Definition
Annual solar production is the amount of electrical energy a photovoltaic system generates over a year.
Verified August 7, 2026
Why it matters
Annual production connects a system design and local solar resource to an estimate of avoided electricity purchases.
Verified August 7, 2026
Concept relationships
Related concepts
- Solar system sizePublished concept
Affects
- Payback periodPublished concept
Primary sources
- National Renewable Energy Laboratory: PVWatts Calculator
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