Solar Panels in La Rochelle

France · 46.16°N, 1.15°W

3out of 5

Solar Potential

Good

1,379 kWh per kWp installed capacity

Your Solar Savings Estimate

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Data last updated: March 2026

Annual Output

6,897kWh

Net Annual Savings

€1,097

Payback Period

6.8 yrs

25-Year Net

€25,839

Savings Breakdown

Self-consumed (23% of 6,897 kWh)1,586 kWh × 0.256 €/kWh
→ Savings from own usage+€406
Injected to grid (77% of production)5,311 kWh × 0.130 €/kWh
→ Feed-in revenue+€691
Net Annual Savings€1,097
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

317 kWh
443 kWh
599 kWh
700 kWh
733 kWh
717 kWh
769 kWh
739 kWh
676 kWh
513 kWh
378 kWh
313 kWh
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
MonthEnergy (kWh)Irradiation (kWh/m²)
January31774
February443104
March599145
April700173
May733184
June717184
July769199
August739191
September676171
October513125
November37889
December31373
Total6,8971,712

Environmental Impact

CO2 Saved Per Year

1,607 kg

Equivalent Trees Planted

73 trees

Optimal Panel Angle

40° tilt

Technical Details

Data Source
EU PVGIS v5.3
Coordinates
46.16308°N, 1.15222°W
System Loss
14%
Optimal Inclination
40°
Optimal Azimuth
0°
Yearly Irradiation
1712 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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