Solar Panels in Colfontaine

Belgium · 50.41°N, 3.86°E

2out of 5

Solar Potential

Moderate

1,089 kWh per kWp installed capacity

Your Solar Savings Estimate

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Data last updated: March 2026

Annual Output

5,445kWh

Net Annual Savings

€657

Payback Period

9.1 yrs

25-Year Net

€15,158

Savings Breakdown

Self-consumed (23% of 5,445 kWh)1,252 kWh × 0.357 €/kWh
→ Savings from own usage+€447
Injected to grid (77% of production)4,193 kWh × 0.050 €/kWh
→ Feed-in revenue+€210
Net Annual Savings€657
Installation cost (5 kWp × 1,200 €/kWp)€6,000

Belgium Solar Policy

Flanders: digital meters mandatory since 2025, no prosumer fee. Surplus sold at wholesale (~€0.04-0.06/kWh). Wallonia: analog meter holders keep net metering until 2030 but pay prosumer tariff. Brussels: net billing. 6% VAT.

Source: VREG/CWaPE/BRUGEL, Eurostat H1 2025

The savings estimates shown are for informational purposes only and do not constitute financial advice. Actual savings depend on your specific installation, roof condition, shading, consumption patterns, and future electricity price changes. Feed-in tariffs and regulations change frequently. Always obtain quotes from certified installers and consult a financial advisor before making investment decisions.

Monthly Energy Production

199 kWh
291 kWh
486 kWh
621 kWh
640 kWh
633 kWh
637 kWh
594 kWh
529 kWh
391 kWh
243 kWh
182 kWh
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
MonthEnergy (kWh)Irradiation (kWh/m²)
January19946
February29168
March486116
April621154
May640160
June633162
July637165
August594153
September529133
October39195
November24357
December18243
Total5,4451,353

Environmental Impact

CO2 Saved Per Year

1,269 kg

Equivalent Trees Planted

58 trees

Optimal Panel Angle

39° tilt

Technical Details

Data Source
EU PVGIS v5.3
Coordinates
50.4141°N, 3.85569°E
System Loss
14%
Optimal Inclination
39°
Optimal Azimuth
-3°
Yearly Irradiation
1353 kWh/m2
Retail Electricity Price
0.357 EUR/kWh
Feed-in Tariff
0.050 EUR/kWh
Install Cost
1,200 EUR/kWp

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