Solar Panels in Poitiers

France · 46.58°N, 0.34°E

3out of 5

Solar Potential

Good

1,226 kWh per kWp installed capacity

Your Solar Savings Estimate

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Data last updated: March 2026

Annual Output

6,128kWh

Net Annual Savings

€982

Payback Period

7.6 yrs

25-Year Net

€22,434

Savings Breakdown

Self-consumed (24% of 6,128 kWh)1,471 kWh × 0.256 €/kWh
→ Savings from own usage+€377
Injected to grid (76% of production)4,658 kWh × 0.130 €/kWh
→ Feed-in revenue+€606
Net Annual Savings€982
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

255 kWh
373 kWh
547 kWh
633 kWh
650 kWh
655 kWh
701 kWh
666 kWh
609 kWh
457 kWh
315 kWh
268 kWh
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
MonthEnergy (kWh)Irradiation (kWh/m²)
January25560
February37389
March547133
April633158
May650165
June655170
July701185
August666174
September609155
October457112
November31575
December26863
Total6,1281,540

Environmental Impact

CO2 Saved Per Year

1,428 kg

Equivalent Trees Planted

65 trees

Optimal Panel Angle

38° tilt

Technical Details

Data Source
EU PVGIS v5.3
Coordinates
46.58261°N, 0.34348°E
System Loss
14%
Optimal Inclination
38°
Optimal Azimuth
-3°
Yearly Irradiation
1540 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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