Solar Panels in La Ciotat

France · 43.17°N, 5.60°E

4out of 5

Solar Potential

Very Good

1,562 kWh per kWp installed capacity

Your Solar Savings Estimate

Configure system size and battery to see realistic savings

Data last updated: March 2026

Annual Output

7,811kWh

Net Annual Savings

€1,233

Payback Period

6.1 yrs

25-Year Net

€29,863

Savings Breakdown

Self-consumed (22% of 7,811 kWh)1,718 kWh × 0.256 €/kWh
→ Savings from own usage+€440
Injected to grid (78% of production)6,092 kWh × 0.130 €/kWh
→ Feed-in revenue+€793
Net Annual Savings€1,233
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

461 kWh
518 kWh
679 kWh
731 kWh
779 kWh
799 kWh
854 kWh
823 kWh
705 kWh
578 kWh
447 kWh
436 kWh
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
MonthEnergy (kWh)Irradiation (kWh/m²)
January461110
February518125
March679167
April731183
May779198
June799208
July854224
August823216
September705182
October578146
November447109
December436104
Total7,8111,974

Environmental Impact

CO2 Saved Per Year

1,820 kg

Equivalent Trees Planted

83 trees

Optimal Panel Angle

38° tilt

Technical Details

Data Source
EU PVGIS v5.3
Coordinates
43.17476°N, 5.60449°E
System Loss
14%
Optimal Inclination
38°
Optimal Azimuth
-1°
Yearly Irradiation
1974 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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