Solar Panels in Zaanstad

Netherlands · 52.45°N, 4.81°E

2out of 5

Solar Potential

Moderate

1,053 kWh per kWp installed capacity

Your Solar Savings Estimate

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Data last updated: March 2026

Annual Output

5,266kWh

Net Annual Savings

€1,475

Payback Period

3.7 yrs

25-Year Net

€44,770

Savings Breakdown

Self-consumed (100% of 5,266 kWh)5,266 kWh × 0.280 €/kWh
→ Savings from own usage+€1,475
Injected to grid (0% of production)0 kWh × 0.070 €/kWh
→ Feed-in revenue+€0
Net Annual Savings€1,475
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

179 kWh
269 kWh
477 kWh
629 kWh
672 kWh
652 kWh
644 kWh
584 kWh
480 kWh
337 kWh
200 kWh
145 kWh
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
MonthEnergy (kWh)Irradiation (kWh/m²)
January17942
February26963
March477113
April629154
May672167
June652165
July644165
August584148
September480119
October33782
November20047
December14534
Total5,2661,299

Environmental Impact

CO2 Saved Per Year

1,227 kg

Equivalent Trees Planted

56 trees

Optimal Panel Angle

40° tilt

Technical Details

Data Source
EU PVGIS v5.3
Coordinates
52.45313°N, 4.81356°E
System Loss
14%
Optimal Inclination
40°
Optimal Azimuth
2°
Yearly Irradiation
1299 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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