Solar Panels in Gent
Belgium · 51.05°N, 3.72°E
Solar Potential
1,059 kWh per kWp installed capacity
Your Solar Savings Estimate
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Annual Output
5,293kWh
Net Annual Savings
€638
Payback Period
9.4 yrs
25-Year Net
€14,566
Savings Breakdown
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
| Month | Energy (kWh) | Irradiation (kWh/m²) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 200 | 47 |
| February | 283 | 67 |
| March | 476 | 114 |
| April | 608 | 151 |
| May | 633 | 159 |
| June | 625 | 160 |
| July | 613 | 159 |
| August | 575 | 148 |
| September | 508 | 128 |
| October | 370 | 90 |
| November | 230 | 55 |
| December | 173 | 41 |
| Total | 5,293 | 1,318 |
Environmental Impact
CO2 Saved Per Year
1,233 kg
Equivalent Trees Planted
56 trees
Optimal Panel Angle
39° tilt
Technical Details
- Data Source
- EU PVGIS v5.3
- Coordinates
- 51.05°N, 3.71667°E
- System Loss
- 14%
- Optimal Inclination
- 39°
- Optimal Azimuth
- -2°
- Yearly Irradiation
- 1318 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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