Solar Panels in Ostend
Belgium · 51.22°N, 2.93°E
Solar Potential
1,122 kWh per kWp installed capacity
Your Solar Savings Estimate
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Annual Output
5,611kWh
Net Annual Savings
€659
Payback Period
9.1 yrs
25-Year Net
€15,198
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 | 207 | 48 |
| February | 309 | 72 |
| March | 514 | 122 |
| April | 664 | 161 |
| May | 680 | 168 |
| June | 662 | 167 |
| July | 655 | 167 |
| August | 611 | 155 |
| September | 527 | 131 |
| October | 378 | 91 |
| November | 227 | 53 |
| December | 176 | 41 |
| Total | 5,611 | 1,376 |
Environmental Impact
CO2 Saved Per Year
1,307 kg
Equivalent Trees Planted
59 trees
Optimal Panel Angle
40° tilt
Technical Details
- Data Source
- EU PVGIS v5.3
- Coordinates
- 51.21551°N, 2.927°E
- System Loss
- 14%
- Optimal Inclination
- 40°
- Optimal Azimuth
- 3°
- Yearly Irradiation
- 1376 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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