Solar Panel Calculator for Netherlands
The Netherlands has one of Europe's highest rooftop-solar uptakes, helped by net metering and 0% VAT. This free solar calculator estimates your system size, payback and savings in euros using local rates and sun hours.
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Solar at a glance in Netherlands
Net metering plus 0% VAT keep payback short today; as netting is reduced, batteries and self-consumption gain importance.
| Currency | euros (EUR) |
|---|---|
| Typical electricity rate | € 0 per kWh |
| Installed cost | ≈ € 2 per watt |
| Peak sun hours | ≈ 2.9 hours/day |
| Export / buyback | ≈ € 0 per kWh |
Indicative 2026 starting points — every figure is editable in the calculator, and results depend on your own bill, roof and installer quotes.
A typical 5 kW system in Netherlands
At around € 2 per watt, a 5 kW rooftop system costs roughly € 8,000 and produces about 4,128 kWh in its first year at Netherlands's 2.9 peak sun hours a day. Your real numbers depend on your roof, shading, panel choice and how much power you use during the day — run your own figures in the calculator to see your exact payback, net savings and ROI.
How the solar calculator works
- Your setup. Netherlands and euros are pre-selected, with local electricity rate, install cost and sun hours filled in. Enter your monthly bill, or size the system from your appliances.
- Your roof. Search your address or tap “use my location”, then draw your roof on the satellite map — or just type its area. We check the system fits and read local sun hours from NASA data.
- Your results. Instantly see your payback period, net savings, ROI, system size, year-1 production and lifetime CO₂ offset — compare cash vs. a loan, and download a PDF report.
Common questions — solar in Netherlands
How many solar panels do I need in Netherlands?
It depends on your electricity use, roof space and local sun hours (about 2.9 peak sun hours/day here). A 5 kW system of high-wattage panels is a common starting point for a home — enter your bill or appliances and the calculator gives your exact panel count and system size.
Does Netherlands have net metering?
The Dutch net-metering scheme (salderingsregeling) currently lets you offset export against consumption one-to-one, but it is scheduled to be phased out toward 2027 — after which self-consumption and export rate matter more. The calculator lets you set both.
Are there solar subsidies or incentives in Netherlands?
Residential solar is zero-rated for VAT (0%), lowering the up-front cost; there is no broad cash grant. Enter any local incentive you qualify for.
How much does a solar system cost in the Netherlands?
A typical 5 kW system is around € 8,000 at about € 2 per watt installed (0% VAT). The calculator prices your own size.
Work out your system size
Not sure how big a system you need? These guides work back from your monthly usage:
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