Solar Panels in Sint-Niklaas

Belgium · 51.17°N, 4.14°E

2out of 5

Solar Potential

Moderate

1,061 kWh per kWp installed capacity

Your Solar Savings Estimate

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Data last updated: March 2026

Annual Output

5,305kWh

Net Annual Savings

€640

Payback Period

9.4 yrs

25-Year Net

€14,615

Savings Breakdown

Self-consumed (23% of 5,305 kWh)1,220 kWh × 0.357 €/kWh
→ Savings from own usage+€436
Injected to grid (77% of production)4,085 kWh × 0.050 €/kWh
→ Feed-in revenue+€204
Net Annual Savings€640
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

199 kWh
278 kWh
477 kWh
614 kWh
641 kWh
626 kWh
616 kWh
575 kWh
510 kWh
367 kWh
230 kWh
172 kWh
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
MonthEnergy (kWh)Irradiation (kWh/m²)
January19947
February27865
March477115
April614152
May641161
June626160
July616160
August575148
September510128
October36789
November23055
December17241
Total5,3051,321

Environmental Impact

CO2 Saved Per Year

1,236 kg

Equivalent Trees Planted

56 trees

Optimal Panel Angle

39° tilt

Technical Details

Data Source
EU PVGIS v5.3
Coordinates
51.16509°N, 4.1437°E
System Loss
14%
Optimal Inclination
39°
Optimal Azimuth
-2°
Yearly Irradiation
1321 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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