How much energy do solar panels produce in Zele?

A 5 kWp solar panel system in Zele, Belgium produces approximately 5,327 kWh per year, based on EU PVGIS data.

How much can you save with solar panels in Zele?

A 5 kWp system without battery saves approximately €643 per year (accounting for 23% self-consumption and feed-in tariff for surplus). The payback period is 9.3 years.

What is the optimal panel angle in Zele?

The optimal tilt angle for solar panels in Zele is 39 degrees facing -2 degrees from south.

Solar Panels in Zele

Belgium · 51.07°N, 4.04°E

Solar Potential

Moderate

1,065 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

5,327kWh

Net Annual Savings

€643

Payback Period

9.3 yrs

25-Year Net

€14,700

Savings Breakdown

Self-consumed (23% of 5,327 kWh)1,225 kWh × 0.357 €/kWh

→ Savings from own usage+€437

Injected to grid (77% of production)4,102 kWh × 0.050 €/kWh

→ Feed-in revenue+€205

Net Annual Savings€643

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

201 kWh

283 kWh

478 kWh

616 kWh

641 kWh

625 kWh

617 kWh

579 kWh

514 kWh

368 kWh

234 kWh

171 kWh

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Dec

Month	Energy (kWh)	Irradiation (kWh/m²)
January	201	47
February	283	66
March	478	115
April	616	153
May	641	161
June	625	160
July	617	160
August	579	149
September	514	129
October	368	90
November	234	55
December	171	40
Total	5,327	1,327

Environmental Impact

CO2 Saved Per Year

1,241 kg

Equivalent Trees Planted

56 trees

Optimal Panel Angle

39° tilt

Technical Details

Data Source: EU PVGIS v5.3
Coordinates: 51.06566°N, 4.0403°E
System Loss: 14%
Optimal Inclination: 39°
Optimal Azimuth: -2°
Yearly Irradiation: 1327 kWh/m2
Retail Electricity Price: 0.357 EUR/kWh
Feed-in Tariff: 0.050 EUR/kWh
Install Cost: 1,200 EUR/kWp

€1,913

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