How much energy do solar panels produce in Sulzbach?

A 5 kWp solar panel system in Sulzbach, Germany produces approximately 5,364 kWh per year, based on EU PVGIS data.

How much can you save with solar panels in Sulzbach?

A 5 kWp system without battery saves approximately €798 per year (accounting for 23% self-consumption and feed-in tariff for surplus). The payback period is 8.1 years.

What is the optimal panel angle in Sulzbach?

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

Solar Panels in Sulzbach

Germany · 49.30°N, 7.06°E

Solar Potential

Moderate

1,073 kWh per kWp installed capacity

Your Solar Savings Estimate

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Data last updated: March 2026

System Size

Battery Storage

Annual Output

5,364kWh

Net Annual Savings

€798

Payback Period

8.1 yrs

25-Year Net

€18,792

Savings Breakdown

Self-consumed (23% of 5,364 kWh)1,234 kWh × 0.384 €/kWh

→ Savings from own usage+€473

Injected to grid (77% of production)4,131 kWh × 0.079 €/kWh

→ Feed-in revenue+€325

Net Annual Savings€798

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

188 kWh

284 kWh

481 kWh

606 kWh

633 kWh

650 kWh

662 kWh

606 kWh

536 kWh

368 kWh

194 kWh

156 kWh

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Month	Energy (kWh)	Irradiation (kWh/m²)
January	188	44
February	284	67
March	481	116
April	606	150
May	633	160
June	650	169
July	662	174
August	606	157
September	536	136
October	368	90
November	194	47
December	156	37
Total	5,364	1,346

Environmental Impact

CO2 Saved Per Year

1,250 kg

Equivalent Trees Planted

57 trees

Optimal Panel Angle

37° tilt

Technical Details

Data Source: EU PVGIS v5.3
Coordinates: 49.29882°N, 7.05696°E
System Loss: 14%
Optimal Inclination: 37°
Optimal Azimuth: -1°
Yearly Irradiation: 1346 kWh/m2
Retail Electricity Price: 0.384 EUR/kWh
Feed-in Tariff: 0.079 EUR/kWh
Install Cost: 1,300 EUR/kWp

€2,053

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