How much energy do solar panels produce in Dour?

A 5 kWp solar panel system in Dour, Belgium produces approximately 5,416 kWh per year, based on EU PVGIS data.

How much can you save with solar panels in Dour?

A 5 kWp system without battery saves approximately €653 per year (accounting for 23% self-consumption and feed-in tariff for surplus). The payback period is 9.2 years.

What is the optimal panel angle in Dour?

The optimal tilt angle for solar panels in Dour is 39 degrees facing -3 degrees from south.

Solar Panels in Dour

Belgium · 50.40°N, 3.78°E

Solar Potential

Moderate

1,083 kWh per kWp installed capacity

Your Solar Savings Estimate

Configure system size and battery to see realistic savings

Data last updated: March 2026

System Size

Battery Storage

Annual Output

5,416kWh

Net Annual Savings

€653

Payback Period

9.2 yrs

25-Year Net

€15,045

Savings Breakdown

Self-consumed (23% of 5,416 kWh)1,246 kWh × 0.357 €/kWh

→ Savings from own usage+€445

Injected to grid (77% of production)4,170 kWh × 0.050 €/kWh

→ Feed-in revenue+€209

Net Annual Savings€653

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

192 kWh

287 kWh

477 kWh

625 kWh

645 kWh

636 kWh

635 kWh

592 kWh

527 kWh

387 kWh

236 kWh

177 kWh

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Dec

Month	Energy (kWh)	Irradiation (kWh/m²)
January	192	45
February	287	67
March	477	114
April	625	154
May	645	161
June	636	163
July	635	165
August	592	152
September	527	133
October	387	94
November	236	56
December	177	42
Total	5,416	1,345

Environmental Impact

CO2 Saved Per Year

1,262 kg

Equivalent Trees Planted

57 trees

Optimal Panel Angle

39° tilt

Technical Details

Data Source: EU PVGIS v5.3
Coordinates: 50.39583°N, 3.77792°E
System Loss: 14%
Optimal Inclination: 39°
Optimal Azimuth: -3°
Yearly Irradiation: 1345 kWh/m2
Retail Electricity Price: 0.357 EUR/kWh
Feed-in Tariff: 0.050 EUR/kWh
Install Cost: 1,200 EUR/kWp

€1,944

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