Solar Panels in Waterford

Ireland · 52.26°N, 7.11°W

2out of 5

Solar Potential

Moderate

1,050 kWh per kWp installed capacity

Your Solar Savings Estimate

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Data last updated: March 2026

Annual Output

5,252kWh

Net Annual Savings

€1,214

Payback Period

5.4 yrs

25-Year Net

€30,622

Savings Breakdown

Self-consumed (25% of 5,252 kWh)1,313 kWh × 0.370 €/kWh
→ Savings from own usage+€486
Injected to grid (75% of production)3,939 kWh × 0.185 €/kWh
→ Feed-in revenue+€729
Net Annual Savings€1,214
Installation cost (5 kWp × 1,300 €/kWp)€6,500

Ireland Solar Policy

Clean Export Guarantee: €0.13-0.25/kWh depending on supplier. 0% VAT. SEAI grants available.

Source: CRU, SEAI, 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

202 kWh
280 kWh
449 kWh
584 kWh
654 kWh
642 kWh
623 kWh
581 kWh
474 kWh
338 kWh
248 kWh
176 kWh
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
MonthEnergy (kWh)Irradiation (kWh/m²)
January20247
February28065
March449106
April584141
May654161
June642161
July623157
August581145
September474116
October33881
November24858
December17641
Total5,2521,280

Environmental Impact

CO2 Saved Per Year

1,224 kg

Equivalent Trees Planted

56 trees

Optimal Panel Angle

40° tilt

Technical Details

Data Source
EU PVGIS v5.3
Coordinates
52.25833°N, 7.11194°W
System Loss
14%
Optimal Inclination
40°
Optimal Azimuth
0°
Yearly Irradiation
1280 kWh/m2
Retail Electricity Price
0.370 EUR/kWh
Feed-in Tariff
0.185 EUR/kWh
Install Cost
1,300 EUR/kWp

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