Belgium
Ghent rooftop solar case study
Belgian net-metering reforms still favor midsized rooftops when paired with high self-consumption.
Payback / System Size
System Size
5.8 kW
Annual Yield
6,200 kWh per year
Payback
6.3 years
Avg install cost
€9,300
Annual savings
€1,650 per year
Lifetime value
€26,500
Why this city shines
Ghent terraces pair 5.8 kW designs with heat-pump water heaters, landing 6.2 MWh of self-use each season.
Rooftop solar in Ghent works with a 5.8 kW array that delivers about 6,200 kWh yearly. Install costs near €9,300 translate to roughly €1,650 annual savings and a 6.3-year payback under typical tariffs.
Offsets roughly 2.4 tonnes of CO2 annually.