Solar Panels in Castrop-Rauxel

Germany · 51.56°N, 7.31°E

2out of 5

Solar Potential

Moderate

1,026 kWh per kWp installed capacity

Your Solar Savings Estimate

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Data last updated: March 2026

Annual Output

5,128kWh

Net Annual Savings

€763

Payback Period

8.5 yrs

25-Year Net

€17,680

Savings Breakdown

Self-consumed (23% of 5,128 kWh)1,180 kWh × 0.384 €/kWh
→ Savings from own usage+€452
Injected to grid (77% of production)3,949 kWh × 0.079 €/kWh
→ Feed-in revenue+€310
Net Annual Savings€763
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

172 kWh
268 kWh
453 kWh
578 kWh
624 kWh
619 kWh
615 kWh
576 kWh
491 kWh
360 kWh
222 kWh
150 kWh
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
MonthEnergy (kWh)Irradiation (kWh/m²)
January17240
February26863
March453109
April578143
May624158
June619160
July615160
August576148
September491123
October36088
November22253
December15035
Total5,1281,280

Environmental Impact

CO2 Saved Per Year

1,195 kg

Equivalent Trees Planted

54 trees

Optimal Panel Angle

39° tilt

Technical Details

Data Source
EU PVGIS v5.3
Coordinates
51.55657°N, 7.31155°E
System Loss
14%
Optimal Inclination
39°
Optimal Azimuth
-2°
Yearly Irradiation
1280 kWh/m2
Retail Electricity Price
0.384 EUR/kWh
Feed-in Tariff
0.079 EUR/kWh
Install Cost
1,300 EUR/kWp

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