Solar Panels in Leeuwarden

Netherlands · 53.20°N, 5.81°E

2out of 5

Solar Potential

Moderate

1,030 kWh per kWp installed capacity

Your Solar Savings Estimate

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Data last updated: March 2026

Annual Output

5,148kWh

Net Annual Savings

€1,441

Payback Period

3.8 yrs

25-Year Net

€43,639

Savings Breakdown

Self-consumed (100% of 5,148 kWh)5,148 kWh × 0.280 €/kWh
→ Savings from own usage+€1,441
Injected to grid (0% of production)0 kWh × 0.070 €/kWh
→ Feed-in revenue+€0
Net Annual Savings€1,441
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

170 kWh
257 kWh
469 kWh
622 kWh
655 kWh
633 kWh
627 kWh
578 kWh
471 kWh
332 kWh
194 kWh
139 kWh
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
MonthEnergy (kWh)Irradiation (kWh/m²)
January17040
February25760
March469111
April622151
May655162
June633160
July627160
August578147
September471117
October33280
November19446
December13933
Total5,1481,267

Environmental Impact

CO2 Saved Per Year

1,199 kg

Equivalent Trees Planted

55 trees

Optimal Panel Angle

40° tilt

Technical Details

Data Source
EU PVGIS v5.3
Coordinates
53.20271°N, 5.80973°E
System Loss
14%
Optimal Inclination
40°
Optimal Azimuth
0°
Yearly Irradiation
1267 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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