Solar Panels in Drachten
Netherlands · 53.11°N, 6.10°E
Solar Potential
1,002 kWh per kWp installed capacity
Your Solar Savings Estimate
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Annual Output
5,009kWh
Net Annual Savings
€1,403
Payback Period
3.9 yrs
25-Year Net
€42,318
Savings Breakdown
Net Metering Notice
Net metering (1:1) ends January 1, 2027. After that, surplus compensated at ~€0.05-0.10/kWh.
Netherlands Solar Policy
0% VAT on solar. Net metering makes solar very attractive until 2027. Battery storage becomes critical after.
Source: ACM, 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
| Month | Energy (kWh) | Irradiation (kWh/m²) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 165 | 39 |
| February | 246 | 58 |
| March | 452 | 108 |
| April | 601 | 147 |
| May | 633 | 157 |
| June | 614 | 156 |
| July | 610 | 156 |
| August | 567 | 144 |
| September | 467 | 116 |
| October | 325 | 79 |
| November | 192 | 46 |
| December | 138 | 33 |
| Total | 5,009 | 1,238 |
Environmental Impact
CO2 Saved Per Year
1,167 kg
Equivalent Trees Planted
53 trees
Optimal Panel Angle
40° tilt
Technical Details
- Data Source
- EU PVGIS v5.3
- Coordinates
- 53.11254°N, 6.0989°E
- System Loss
- 14%
- Optimal Inclination
- 40°
- Optimal Azimuth
- -1°
- Yearly Irradiation
- 1238 kWh/m2
- Retail Electricity Price
- 0.280 EUR/kWh
- Feed-in Tariff
- 0.070 EUR/kWh
- Install Cost
- 1,100 EUR/kWp
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