Solar Panels in Rotterdam

Netherlands · 51.92°N, 4.48°E

2out of 5

Solar Potential

Moderate

1,035 kWh per kWp installed capacity

Your Solar Savings Estimate

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Data last updated: March 2026

Annual Output

5,176kWh

Net Annual Savings

€1,449

Payback Period

3.8 yrs

25-Year Net

€43,913

Savings Breakdown

Self-consumed (100% of 5,176 kWh)5,176 kWh × 0.280 €/kWh
→ Savings from own usage+€1,449
Injected to grid (0% of production)0 kWh × 0.070 €/kWh
→ Feed-in revenue+€0
Net Annual Savings€1,449
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

185 kWh
270 kWh
463 kWh
614 kWh
650 kWh
630 kWh
618 kWh
570 kWh
483 kWh
340 kWh
204 kWh
149 kWh
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
MonthEnergy (kWh)Irradiation (kWh/m²)
January18543
February27063
March463111
April614151
May650163
June630161
July618159
August570146
September483121
October34083
November20449
December14935
Total5,1761,284

Environmental Impact

CO2 Saved Per Year

1,206 kg

Equivalent Trees Planted

55 trees

Optimal Panel Angle

39° tilt

Technical Details

Data Source
EU PVGIS v5.3
Coordinates
51.92°N, 4.48°E
System Loss
14%
Optimal Inclination
39°
Optimal Azimuth
1°
Yearly Irradiation
1284 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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