How much energy do solar panels produce in Ranst?

A 5 kWp solar panel system in Ranst, Belgium produces approximately 5,255 kWh per year, based on EU PVGIS data.

How much can you save with solar panels in Ranst?

A 5 kWp system without battery saves approximately €634 per year (accounting for 23% self-consumption and feed-in tariff for surplus). The payback period is 9.5 years.

What is the optimal panel angle in Ranst?

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

Solar Panels in Ranst

Belgium · 51.19°N, 4.57°E

Solar Potential

Moderate

1,051 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

5,255kWh

Net Annual Savings

€634

Payback Period

9.5 yrs

25-Year Net

€14,417

Savings Breakdown

Self-consumed (23% of 5,255 kWh)1,209 kWh × 0.357 €/kWh

→ Savings from own usage+€431

Injected to grid (77% of production)4,046 kWh × 0.050 €/kWh

→ Feed-in revenue+€202

Net Annual Savings€634

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

272 kWh

468 kWh

597 kWh

640 kWh

625 kWh

621 kWh

575 kWh

506 kWh

366 kWh

230 kWh

162 kWh

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Month	Energy (kWh)	Irradiation (kWh/m²)
January	192	45
February	272	64
March	468	113
April	597	148
May	640	161
June	625	161
July	621	162
August	575	148
September	506	128
October	366	89
November	230	55
December	162	38
Total	5,255	1,313

Environmental Impact

CO2 Saved Per Year

1,224 kg

Equivalent Trees Planted

56 trees

Optimal Panel Angle

39° tilt

Technical Details

Data Source: EU PVGIS v5.3
Coordinates: 51.18983°N, 4.56533°E
System Loss: 14%
Optimal Inclination: 39°
Optimal Azimuth: -3°
Yearly Irradiation: 1313 kWh/m2
Retail Electricity Price: 0.357 EUR/kWh
Feed-in Tariff: 0.050 EUR/kWh
Install Cost: 1,200 EUR/kWp

€1,830

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