Solar Panels in Zonhoven

Belgium · 50.99°N, 5.37°E

2out of 5

Solar Potential

Moderate

1,045 kWh per kWp installed capacity

Your Solar Savings Estimate

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Data last updated: March 2026

Annual Output

5,223kWh

Net Annual Savings

€630

Payback Period

9.5 yrs

25-Year Net

€14,293

Savings Breakdown

Self-consumed (23% of 5,223 kWh)1,201 kWh × 0.357 €/kWh
→ Savings from own usage+€429
Injected to grid (77% of production)4,021 kWh × 0.050 €/kWh
→ Feed-in revenue+€201
Net Annual Savings€630
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

190 kWh
276 kWh
461 kWh
587 kWh
630 kWh
624 kWh
623 kWh
572 kWh
505 kWh
364 kWh
229 kWh
162 kWh
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
MonthEnergy (kWh)Irradiation (kWh/m²)
January19044
February27665
March461111
April587146
May630159
June624161
July623162
August572148
September505127
October36489
November22955
December16238
Total5,2231,306

Environmental Impact

CO2 Saved Per Year

1,217 kg

Equivalent Trees Planted

55 trees

Optimal Panel Angle

39° tilt

Technical Details

Data Source
EU PVGIS v5.3
Coordinates
50.99064°N, 5.36819°E
System Loss
14%
Optimal Inclination
39°
Optimal Azimuth
-2°
Yearly Irradiation
1306 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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