Peak Sun Hours in Pudong, Shanghai, China
- Solar zone
- Zone 2 (moderate)
- Best month
- July (5.1)
- Worst month
- December (2.2)
- Climate
- Temperate · 16.8°C
Monthly solar breakdown
| Month | GHI | Clear-sky | DNI | DHI | Temp °C | Humid % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2.25 | 3.35 | 2.02 | 1.24 | 4.4 | 79 |
| Feb | 2.72 | 4.25 | 2.08 | 1.47 | 6.1 | 80 |
| Mar | 3.83 | 5.46 | 2.63 | 1.95 | 9.9 | 78 |
| Apr | 4.53 | 6.47 | 2.81 | 2.29 | 15.3 | 77 |
| May | 4.82 | 7.11 | 2.69 | 2.53 | 20.6 | 77 |
| Jun | 4.24 | 7.04 | 1.69 | 2.57 | 24.5 | 81 |
| Jul | 5.13 | 7.16 | 3.01 | 2.63 | 28.5 | 81 |
| Aug | 4.99 | 6.77 | 3.34 | 2.42 | 28.5 | 80 |
| Sep | 4.08 | 5.89 | 2.68 | 2.16 | 24.6 | 78 |
| Oct | 3.46 | 4.77 | 2.73 | 1.77 | 19.3 | 76 |
| Nov | 2.56 | 3.62 | 2.30 | 1.34 | 13.6 | 77 |
| Dec | 2.23 | 3.11 | 2.27 | 1.16 | 6.7 | 77 |
GHI, Clear-sky, DNI, DHI in kWh/m²/day. Data: NASA POWER climatology (long-term monthly averages).
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Sizing against worst-month PSH of 2.23 kWh/m²/day, 0.77 system efficiency.
About solar in Pudong
Pudong, China has a temperate climate with meaningful seasonal variation in solar resource. Its annual peak sun hours average 3.74 kWh/m²/day, a moderate solar resource by global standards.
The strongest month in Pudong is July (summer) at 5.13 kWh/m²/day, and the weakest is December (winter) at 2.23 kWh/m²/day. When sizing a year-round off-grid system, it's standard practice to design against the December value rather than the annual average — otherwise the battery bank runs low during the darkest weeks.
Given the moderate resource, Pudong installations typically oversize panels or combine solar with another source (grid, generator, hydro) for reliability.
FAQ
- What are the peak sun hours in Pudong?
- Pudong averages 3.74 peak sun hours per day annually, ranging from 2.23 in December to 5.13 in July.
- How many solar panels do I need in Pudong?
- Panel count depends on your daily load. At Pudong's annual average of 3.74 kWh/m²/day, a 5 kWh/day load needs roughly 5 × 400 W panels. Use the calculator above for your actual load.
- What size battery do I need in Pudong?
- Sizing against Pudong's worst month (December, 2.23 kWh/m²/day) with 2 days of autonomy at 80% depth of discharge, a 5 kWh/day load needs about a 12.5 kWh battery bank.
- How does Pudong's solar resource compare globally?
- Pudong sits in solar zone 2 out of 5 (where 5 is strongest) at 3.74 kWh/m²/day — moderate by global standards. For reference, top-tier desert sites average ~6.5 and high-latitude cities around 2.5 kWh/m²/day.
- How much does winter reduce solar output in Pudong?
- Pudong's worst month (December) delivers 2.23 kWh/m²/day — about 43% of the summer peak of 5.13. Off-grid systems here typically oversize 1.5–2× or pair with a backup source.
- Do cloudy days significantly affect Pudong's solar?
- Partly. Diffuse light still produces 10–25% of clear-sky output. Pudong's 3.74 kWh/m²/day already reflects average cloudiness, so no further derating is needed for sizing.
- What panel tilt works best in Pudong?
- At Pudong's latitude (31°), a fixed tilt near 31° balances year-round yield. Winter-heavy loads favor latitude + 15°; summer-heavy, latitude − 15°.