Solar Panels in Waterloo

Belgium · 50.71°N, 4.40°E

2out of 5

Solar Potential

Moderate

1,055 kWh per kWp installed capacity

Your Solar Savings Estimate

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Data last updated: March 2026

Annual Output

5,274kWh

Net Annual Savings

€636

Payback Period

9.4 yrs

25-Year Net

€14,494

Savings Breakdown

Self-consumed (23% of 5,274 kWh)1,213 kWh × 0.357 €/kWh
→ Savings from own usage+€433
Injected to grid (77% of production)4,061 kWh × 0.050 €/kWh
→ Feed-in revenue+€203
Net Annual Savings€636
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

191 kWh
275 kWh
469 kWh
596 kWh
637 kWh
629 kWh
625 kWh
574 kWh
511 kWh
373 kWh
225 kWh
168 kWh
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
MonthEnergy (kWh)Irradiation (kWh/m²)
January19144
February27565
March469112
April596147
May637159
June629161
July625162
August574147
September511129
October37391
November22554
December16840
Total5,2741,312

Environmental Impact

CO2 Saved Per Year

1,229 kg

Equivalent Trees Planted

56 trees

Optimal Panel Angle

39° tilt

Technical Details

Data Source
EU PVGIS v5.3
Coordinates
50.71469°N, 4.3991°E
System Loss
14%
Optimal Inclination
39°
Optimal Azimuth
-3°
Yearly Irradiation
1312 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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