Solar Panels in Heerlen

Netherlands · 50.88°N, 5.98°E

2out of 5

Solar Potential

Moderate

1,068 kWh per kWp installed capacity

Your Solar Savings Estimate

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Data last updated: March 2026

Annual Output

5,341kWh

Net Annual Savings

€1,495

Payback Period

3.7 yrs

25-Year Net

€45,480

Savings Breakdown

Self-consumed (100% of 5,341 kWh)5,341 kWh × 0.280 €/kWh
→ Savings from own usage+€1,495
Injected to grid (0% of production)0 kWh × 0.070 €/kWh
→ Feed-in revenue+€0
Net Annual Savings€1,495
Installation cost (5 kWp × 1,100 €/kWp)€5,500

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

198 kWh
284 kWh
465 kWh
595 kWh
637 kWh
630 kWh
633 kWh
580 kWh
520 kWh
383 kWh
243 kWh
172 kWh
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
MonthEnergy (kWh)Irradiation (kWh/m²)
January19846
February28466
March465112
April595147
May637160
June630162
July633164
August580149
September520131
October38393
November24358
December17241
Total5,3411,329

Environmental Impact

CO2 Saved Per Year

1,244 kg

Equivalent Trees Planted

57 trees

Optimal Panel Angle

39° tilt

Technical Details

Data Source
EU PVGIS v5.3
Coordinates
50.88365°N, 5.98154°E
System Loss
14%
Optimal Inclination
39°
Optimal Azimuth
-2°
Yearly Irradiation
1329 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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