Solar Panels in Merksem

Belgium · 51.25°N, 4.45°E

2out of 5

Solar Potential

Moderate

1,042 kWh per kWp installed capacity

Your Solar Savings Estimate

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Data last updated: March 2026

Annual Output

5,209kWh

Net Annual Savings

€628

Payback Period

9.6 yrs

25-Year Net

€14,239

Savings Breakdown

Self-consumed (23% of 5,209 kWh)1,198 kWh × 0.357 €/kWh
→ Savings from own usage+€428
Injected to grid (77% of production)4,011 kWh × 0.050 €/kWh
→ Feed-in revenue+€201
Net Annual Savings€628
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

198 kWh
276 kWh
463 kWh
599 kWh
630 kWh
614 kWh
610 kWh
565 kWh
501 kWh
362 kWh
227 kWh
163 kWh
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
MonthEnergy (kWh)Irradiation (kWh/m²)
January19846
February27665
March463111
April599148
May630159
June614158
July610158
August565145
September501126
October36289
November22754
December16339
Total5,2091,298

Environmental Impact

CO2 Saved Per Year

1,214 kg

Equivalent Trees Planted

55 trees

Optimal Panel Angle

39° tilt

Technical Details

Data Source
EU PVGIS v5.3
Coordinates
51.24623°N, 4.44903°E
System Loss
14%
Optimal Inclination
39°
Optimal Azimuth
-3°
Yearly Irradiation
1298 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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