How much energy do solar panels produce in Forest?

A 5 kWp solar panel system in Forest, Belgium produces approximately 5,151 kWh per year, based on EU PVGIS data.

How much can you save with solar panels in Forest?

A 5 kWp system without battery saves approximately €621 per year (accounting for 23% self-consumption and feed-in tariff for surplus). The payback period is 9.7 years.

What is the optimal panel angle in Forest?

The optimal tilt angle for solar panels in Forest is 38 degrees facing 2 degrees from south.

Solar Panels in Forest

Belgium · 50.82°N, 4.33°E

Solar Potential

Moderate

1,030 kWh per kWp installed capacity

Your Solar Savings Estimate

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Data last updated: March 2026

System Size

Battery Storage

Annual Output

5,151kWh

Net Annual Savings

€621

Payback Period

9.7 yrs

25-Year Net

€14,014

Savings Breakdown

Self-consumed (23% of 5,151 kWh)1,185 kWh × 0.357 €/kWh

→ Savings from own usage+€423

Injected to grid (77% of production)3,966 kWh × 0.050 €/kWh

→ Feed-in revenue+€198

Net Annual Savings€621

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

175 kWh

265 kWh

458 kWh

592 kWh

631 kWh

621 kWh

618 kWh

565 kWh

503 kWh

362 kWh

209 kWh

152 kWh

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Dec

Month	Energy (kWh)	Irradiation (kWh/m²)
January	175	41
February	265	62
March	458	110
April	592	146
May	631	158
June	621	159
July	618	160
August	565	145
September	503	126
October	362	88
November	209	50
December	152	36
Total	5,151	1,284

Environmental Impact

CO2 Saved Per Year

1,200 kg

Equivalent Trees Planted

55 trees

Optimal Panel Angle

38° tilt

Technical Details

Data Source: EU PVGIS v5.3
Coordinates: 50.81678°N, 4.32775°E
System Loss: 14%
Optimal Inclination: 38°
Optimal Azimuth: 2°
Yearly Irradiation: 1284 kWh/m2
Retail Electricity Price: 0.357 EUR/kWh
Feed-in Tariff: 0.050 EUR/kWh
Install Cost: 1,200 EUR/kWp

€1,865

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