How much energy do solar panels produce in Gelsenkirchen?

A 5 kWp solar panel system in Gelsenkirchen, Germany produces approximately 5,111 kWh per year, based on EU PVGIS data.

How much can you save with solar panels in Gelsenkirchen?

A 5 kWp system without battery saves approximately €760 per year (accounting for 23% self-consumption and feed-in tariff for surplus). The payback period is 8.6 years.

What is the optimal panel angle in Gelsenkirchen?

The optimal tilt angle for solar panels in Gelsenkirchen is 39 degrees facing -3 degrees from south.

Solar Panels in Gelsenkirchen

Germany · 51.51°N, 7.10°E

Solar Potential

Moderate

1,022 kWh per kWp installed capacity

Your Solar Savings Estimate

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Data last updated: March 2026

System Size

Battery Storage

Annual Output

5,111kWh

Net Annual Savings

€760

Payback Period

8.6 yrs

25-Year Net

€17,599

Savings Breakdown

Self-consumed (23% of 5,111 kWh)1,176 kWh × 0.384 €/kWh

→ Savings from own usage+€451

Injected to grid (77% of production)3,936 kWh × 0.079 €/kWh

→ Feed-in revenue+€309

Net Annual Savings€760

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

177 kWh

269 kWh

450 kWh

577 kWh

623 kWh

614 kWh

611 kWh

571 kWh

486 kWh

361 kWh

220 kWh

153 kWh

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Month	Energy (kWh)	Irradiation (kWh/m²)
January	177	41
February	269	63
March	450	108
April	577	143
May	623	157
June	614	158
July	611	159
August	571	147
September	486	122
October	361	88
November	220	52
December	153	36
Total	5,111	1,276

Environmental Impact

CO2 Saved Per Year

1,191 kg

Equivalent Trees Planted

54 trees

Optimal Panel Angle

39° tilt

Technical Details

Data Source: EU PVGIS v5.3
Coordinates: 51.50508°N, 7.09654°E
System Loss: 14%
Optimal Inclination: 39°
Optimal Azimuth: -3°
Yearly Irradiation: 1276 kWh/m2
Retail Electricity Price: 0.384 EUR/kWh
Feed-in Tariff: 0.079 EUR/kWh
Install Cost: 1,300 EUR/kWp

€1,948

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