How much energy do solar panels produce in Berlin?

A 5 kWp solar panel system in Berlin, Germany produces approximately 5,306 kWh per year, based on EU PVGIS data.

How much can you save with solar panels in Berlin?

A 5 kWp system without battery saves approximately €789 per year (accounting for 23% self-consumption and feed-in tariff for surplus). The payback period is 8.2 years.

What is the optimal panel angle in Berlin?

The optimal tilt angle for solar panels in Berlin is 40 degrees facing -5 degrees from south.

Solar Panels in Berlin

Germany · 52.52°N, 13.40°E

Solar Potential

Moderate

1,061 kWh per kWp installed capacity

Your Solar Savings Estimate

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Data last updated: March 2026

System Size

Battery Storage

Annual Output

5,306kWh

Net Annual Savings

€789

Payback Period

8.2 yrs

25-Year Net

€18,515

Savings Breakdown

Self-consumed (23% of 5,306 kWh)1,220 kWh × 0.384 €/kWh

→ Savings from own usage+€468

Injected to grid (77% of production)4,085 kWh × 0.079 €/kWh

→ Feed-in revenue+€321

Net Annual Savings€789

Installation cost (5 kWp × 1,300 €/kWp)€6,500

Germany Solar Policy

Feed-in tariff guaranteed 20 years. 0% VAT on solar since 2023. FiT degresses 1% every 6 months.

Source: BNetzA, 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

169 kWh

289 kWh

461 kWh

609 kWh

651 kWh

649 kWh

637 kWh

604 kWh

521 kWh

366 kWh

201 kWh

148 kWh

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Nov

Dec

Month	Energy (kWh)	Irradiation (kWh/m²)
January	169	39
February	289	66
March	461	110
April	609	150
May	651	165
June	649	168
July	637	167
August	604	156
September	521	131
October	366	89
November	201	48
December	148	35
Total	5,306	1,324

Environmental Impact

CO2 Saved Per Year

1,236 kg

Equivalent Trees Planted

56 trees

Optimal Panel Angle

40° tilt

Technical Details

Data Source: EU PVGIS v5.3
Coordinates: 52.52°N, 13.4°E
System Loss: 14%
Optimal Inclination: 40°
Optimal Azimuth: -5°
Yearly Irradiation: 1324 kWh/m2
Retail Electricity Price: 0.384 EUR/kWh
Feed-in Tariff: 0.079 EUR/kWh
Install Cost: 1,300 EUR/kWp

Nearby Cities

Hamburg

Germany

Low

Output

4.9 MWh

Savings

€1,897

Prague

Czech Republic

Moderate

Output

5.5 MWh

Savings

€1,697

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