Solar Panels in Utrecht

Netherlands · 52.09°N, 5.12°E

2out of 5

Solar Potential

Moderate

1,026 kWh per kWp installed capacity

Your Solar Savings Estimate

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Data last updated: March 2026

Annual Output

5,131kWh

Net Annual Savings

€1,437

Payback Period

3.8 yrs

25-Year Net

€43,480

Savings Breakdown

Self-consumed (100% of 5,131 kWh)5,131 kWh × 0.280 €/kWh
→ Savings from own usage+€1,437
Injected to grid (0% of production)0 kWh × 0.070 €/kWh
→ Feed-in revenue+€0
Net Annual Savings€1,437
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

181 kWh
262 kWh
460 kWh
603 kWh
635 kWh
623 kWh
615 kWh
568 kWh
483 kWh
347 kWh
204 kWh
149 kWh
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
MonthEnergy (kWh)Irradiation (kWh/m²)
January18142
February26261
March460110
April603149
May635159
June623159
July615159
August568145
September483121
October34784
November20449
December14935
Total5,1311,274

Environmental Impact

CO2 Saved Per Year

1,196 kg

Equivalent Trees Planted

54 trees

Optimal Panel Angle

39° tilt

Technical Details

Data Source
EU PVGIS v5.3
Coordinates
52.09083°N, 5.12222°E
System Loss
14%
Optimal Inclination
39°
Optimal Azimuth
-2°
Yearly Irradiation
1274 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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