Solar Panels in Leiden

Netherlands · 52.16°N, 4.49°E

2out of 5

Solar Potential

Moderate

1,065 kWh per kWp installed capacity

Your Solar Savings Estimate

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Data last updated: March 2026

Annual Output

5,324kWh

Net Annual Savings

€1,491

Payback Period

3.7 yrs

25-Year Net

€45,316

Savings Breakdown

Self-consumed (100% of 5,324 kWh)5,324 kWh × 0.280 €/kWh
→ Savings from own usage+€1,491
Injected to grid (0% of production)0 kWh × 0.070 €/kWh
→ Feed-in revenue+€0
Net Annual Savings€1,491
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

188 kWh
273 kWh
486 kWh
636 kWh
673 kWh
656 kWh
646 kWh
591 kWh
486 kWh
337 kWh
207 kWh
145 kWh
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
MonthEnergy (kWh)Irradiation (kWh/m²)
January18844
February27364
March486116
April636155
May673168
June656167
July646166
August591150
September486121
October33782
November20749
December14534
Total5,3241,315

Environmental Impact

CO2 Saved Per Year

1,240 kg

Equivalent Trees Planted

56 trees

Optimal Panel Angle

40° tilt

Technical Details

Data Source
EU PVGIS v5.3
Coordinates
52.15833°N, 4.49306°E
System Loss
14%
Optimal Inclination
40°
Optimal Azimuth
3°
Yearly Irradiation
1315 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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