Solar Panels in Clermont-Ferrand

France · 45.78°N, 3.09°E

3out of 5

Solar Potential

Good

1,250 kWh per kWp installed capacity

Your Solar Savings Estimate

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Data last updated: March 2026

Annual Output

6,249kWh

Net Annual Savings

€1,002

Payback Period

7.5 yrs

25-Year Net

€23,024

Savings Breakdown

Self-consumed (24% of 6,249 kWh)1,500 kWh × 0.256 €/kWh
→ Savings from own usage+€384
Injected to grid (76% of production)4,749 kWh × 0.130 €/kWh
→ Feed-in revenue+€618
Net Annual Savings€1,002
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

311 kWh
404 kWh
572 kWh
619 kWh
628 kWh
645 kWh
692 kWh
663 kWh
597 kWh
474 kWh
338 kWh
307 kWh
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
MonthEnergy (kWh)Irradiation (kWh/m²)
January31173
February40496
March572139
April619155
May628159
June645168
July692182
August663174
September597152
October474117
November33880
December30772
Total6,2491,567

Environmental Impact

CO2 Saved Per Year

1,456 kg

Equivalent Trees Planted

66 trees

Optimal Panel Angle

38° tilt

Technical Details

Data Source
EU PVGIS v5.3
Coordinates
45.77969°N, 3.08682°E
System Loss
14%
Optimal Inclination
38°
Optimal Azimuth
-5°
Yearly Irradiation
1567 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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