Solar Panels in Metz

France · 49.12°N, 6.17°E

2out of 5

Solar Potential

Moderate

1,113 kWh per kWp installed capacity

Your Solar Savings Estimate

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Data last updated: March 2026

Annual Output

5,563kWh

Net Annual Savings

€906

Payback Period

8.3 yrs

25-Year Net

€20,235

Savings Breakdown

Self-consumed (26% of 5,563 kWh)1,446 kWh × 0.256 €/kWh
→ Savings from own usage+€370
Injected to grid (74% of production)4,117 kWh × 0.130 €/kWh
→ Feed-in revenue+€536
Net Annual Savings€906
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

204 kWh
297 kWh
510 kWh
632 kWh
650 kWh
655 kWh
670 kWh
618 kWh
554 kWh
381 kWh
216 kWh
176 kWh
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
MonthEnergy (kWh)Irradiation (kWh/m²)
January20447
February29769
March510123
April632157
May650163
June655170
July670175
August618160
September554140
October38193
November21652
December17642
Total5,5631,392

Environmental Impact

CO2 Saved Per Year

1,296 kg

Equivalent Trees Planted

59 trees

Optimal Panel Angle

37° tilt

Technical Details

Data Source
EU PVGIS v5.3
Coordinates
49.11911°N, 6.17269°E
System Loss
14%
Optimal Inclination
37°
Optimal Azimuth
-1°
Yearly Irradiation
1392 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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