Solar Panels in Torhout

Belgium · 51.07°N, 3.10°E

2out of 5

Solar Potential

Moderate

1,082 kWh per kWp installed capacity

Your Solar Savings Estimate

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Data last updated: March 2026

Annual Output

5,410kWh

Net Annual Savings

€652

Payback Period

9.2 yrs

25-Year Net

€15,020

Savings Breakdown

Self-consumed (23% of 5,410 kWh)1,244 kWh × 0.357 €/kWh
→ Savings from own usage+€444
Injected to grid (77% of production)4,166 kWh × 0.050 €/kWh
→ Feed-in revenue+€208
Net Annual Savings€652
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

204 kWh
292 kWh
490 kWh
631 kWh
651 kWh
636 kWh
628 kWh
583 kWh
512 kWh
375 kWh
227 kWh
179 kWh
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
MonthEnergy (kWh)Irradiation (kWh/m²)
January20448
February29268
March490117
April631156
May651163
June636163
July628163
August583149
September512129
October37591
November22754
December17942
Total5,4101,343

Environmental Impact

CO2 Saved Per Year

1,260 kg

Equivalent Trees Planted

57 trees

Optimal Panel Angle

39° tilt

Technical Details

Data Source
EU PVGIS v5.3
Coordinates
51.0656°N, 3.10085°E
System Loss
14%
Optimal Inclination
39°
Optimal Azimuth
-1°
Yearly Irradiation
1343 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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