Solar Panels in Istres

France · 43.51°N, 4.99°E

4out of 5

Solar Potential

Very Good

1,556 kWh per kWp installed capacity

Your Solar Savings Estimate

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Data last updated: March 2026

Annual Output

7,779kWh

Net Annual Savings

€1,228

Payback Period

6.1 yrs

25-Year Net

€29,711

Savings Breakdown

Self-consumed (22% of 7,779 kWh)1,711 kWh × 0.256 €/kWh
→ Savings from own usage+€438
Injected to grid (78% of production)6,068 kWh × 0.130 €/kWh
→ Feed-in revenue+€789
Net Annual Savings€1,228
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

483 kWh
540 kWh
682 kWh
720 kWh
762 kWh
776 kWh
828 kWh
799 kWh
701 kWh
583 kWh
462 kWh
444 kWh
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
MonthEnergy (kWh)Irradiation (kWh/m²)
January483113
February540129
March682168
April720182
May762197
June776206
July828222
August799213
September701182
October583146
November462111
December444104
Total7,7791,971

Environmental Impact

CO2 Saved Per Year

1,813 kg

Equivalent Trees Planted

82 trees

Optimal Panel Angle

39° tilt

Technical Details

Data Source
EU PVGIS v5.3
Coordinates
43.51345°N, 4.98747°E
System Loss
14%
Optimal Inclination
39°
Optimal Azimuth
0°
Yearly Irradiation
1971 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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