Solar Panels in Cherbourg

France · 49.64°N, 1.62°W

2out of 5

Solar Potential

Moderate

1,107 kWh per kWp installed capacity

Your Solar Savings Estimate

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Data last updated: March 2026

Annual Output

5,534kWh

Net Annual Savings

€901

Payback Period

8.3 yrs

25-Year Net

€20,091

Savings Breakdown

Self-consumed (26% of 5,534 kWh)1,439 kWh × 0.256 €/kWh
→ Savings from own usage+€368
Injected to grid (74% of production)4,095 kWh × 0.130 €/kWh
→ Feed-in revenue+€533
Net Annual Savings€901
Installation cost (5 kWp × 1,500 €/kWp)€7,500

France Solar Policy

Obligation d'Achat: surplus buyback at €0.13/kWh for ≤9kWp. Full sale option at €0.23/kWh. 5.5% VAT for ≤9kWp systems.

Source: CRE tariff schedule Q1 2026, 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

192 kWh
285 kWh
467 kWh
651 kWh
674 kWh
667 kWh
698 kWh
614 kWh
522 kWh
350 kWh
233 kWh
182 kWh
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
MonthEnergy (kWh)Irradiation (kWh/m²)
January19245
February28567
March467111
April651158
May674165
June667167
July698177
August614154
September522129
October35085
November23355
December18243
Total5,5341,356

Environmental Impact

CO2 Saved Per Year

1,289 kg

Equivalent Trees Planted

59 trees

Optimal Panel Angle

38° tilt

Technical Details

Data Source
EU PVGIS v5.3
Coordinates
49.63984°N, 1.61636°W
System Loss
14%
Optimal Inclination
38°
Optimal Azimuth
9°
Yearly Irradiation
1356 kWh/m2
Retail Electricity Price
0.256 EUR/kWh
Feed-in Tariff
0.130 EUR/kWh
Install Cost
1,500 EUR/kWp

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