How much energy do solar panels produce in Hof?

A 5 kWp solar panel system in Hof, Germany produces approximately 5,224 kWh per year, based on EU PVGIS data.

How much can you save with solar panels in Hof?

A 5 kWp system without battery saves approximately €777 per year (accounting for 23% self-consumption and feed-in tariff for surplus). The payback period is 8.4 years.

What is the optimal panel angle in Hof?

The optimal tilt angle for solar panels in Hof is 37 degrees facing -1 degrees from south.

Solar Panels in Hof

Germany · 50.31°N, 11.91°E

Solar Potential

Moderate

1,045 kWh per kWp installed capacity

Your Solar Savings Estimate

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Data last updated: March 2026

System Size

Battery Storage

Annual Output

5,224kWh

Net Annual Savings

€777

Payback Period

8.4 yrs

25-Year Net

€18,130

Savings Breakdown

Self-consumed (23% of 5,224 kWh)1,201 kWh × 0.384 €/kWh

→ Savings from own usage+€461

Injected to grid (77% of production)4,022 kWh × 0.079 €/kWh

→ Feed-in revenue+€316

Net Annual Savings€777

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

157 kWh

282 kWh

463 kWh

596 kWh

635 kWh

630 kWh

644 kWh

596 kWh

510 kWh

365 kWh

200 kWh

147 kWh

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Month	Energy (kWh)	Irradiation (kWh/m²)
January	157	37
February	282	65
March	463	111
April	596	147
May	635	158
June	630	162
July	644	168
August	596	154
September	510	128
October	365	89
November	200	47
December	147	35
Total	5,224	1,300

Environmental Impact

CO2 Saved Per Year

1,217 kg

Equivalent Trees Planted

55 trees

Optimal Panel Angle

37° tilt

Technical Details

Data Source: EU PVGIS v5.3
Coordinates: 50.31297°N, 11.91261°E
System Loss: 14%
Optimal Inclination: 37°
Optimal Azimuth: -1°
Yearly Irradiation: 1300 kWh/m2
Retail Electricity Price: 0.384 EUR/kWh
Feed-in Tariff: 0.079 EUR/kWh
Install Cost: 1,300 EUR/kWp

€1,995

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