Netherlands
Amsterdam rooftop solar case study
Dutch analyzer results lean on saldering credits, so 5-6 kW arrays routinely net out entire household demand.
Payback / System Size
System Size
5.4 kW
Annual Yield
5,200 kWh per year
Payback
6.2 years
Avg install cost
€8,800
Annual savings
€1,600 per year
Lifetime value
€25,000
Why this city shines
An Amsterdam canal house fit 5.4 kW; annual 5.2 MWh generation plus full netting keeps payback near six years despite mild sun.
Rooftop solar in Amsterdam works with a 5.4 kW array that delivers about 5,200 kWh yearly. Install costs near €8,800 translate to roughly €1,600 annual savings and a 6.2-year payback under typical tariffs.
Offsets roughly 2.0 tonnes of CO2 annually.