Solar Panels in Montpellier

France · 43.61°N, 3.88°E

4out of 5

Solar Potential

Very Good

1,513 kWh per kWp installed capacity

Your Solar Savings Estimate

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Data last updated: March 2026

Annual Output

7,563kWh

Net Annual Savings

€1,193

Payback Period

6.3 yrs

25-Year Net

€28,675

Savings Breakdown

Self-consumed (22% of 7,563 kWh)1,664 kWh × 0.256 €/kWh
→ Savings from own usage+€426
Injected to grid (78% of production)5,899 kWh × 0.130 €/kWh
→ Feed-in revenue+€767
Net Annual Savings€1,193
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

480 kWh
535 kWh
667 kWh
692 kWh
744 kWh
753 kWh
807 kWh
777 kWh
678 kWh
534 kWh
457 kWh
439 kWh
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
MonthEnergy (kWh)Irradiation (kWh/m²)
January480113
February535129
March667164
April692175
May744192
June753200
July807217
August777208
September678177
October534134
November457110
December439103
Total7,5631,922

Environmental Impact

CO2 Saved Per Year

1,762 kg

Equivalent Trees Planted

80 trees

Optimal Panel Angle

39° tilt

Technical Details

Data Source
EU PVGIS v5.3
Coordinates
43.61093°N, 3.87635°E
System Loss
14%
Optimal Inclination
39°
Optimal Azimuth
0°
Yearly Irradiation
1922 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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