Solar panels: what savings they enable you to do?

Installing solar panels is a good idea for the environment and your wallet. Once the equipment pays for the electricity that the solar panel product you will make big saving.

Photovoltaic solar panels

Take the example of a childless couple. Their annual consumption is approximately 2500 kWh. It takes 20 m2 of solar panel for electricity that is produced. The investment is 15 000 €. Net of tax credit, the final price is more than € 11 250.

As EDF buys electricity from a solar panel to 0.61 € / kWh (if installation is integrated to the frame, otherwise to 0.33 kWh according to the rates in force since 2009), the facility will bring an average of 1 € 600 per year. Conclusion: In 5 years the investment is profitable!

And like a plant has a lifespan exceeding 20 years, it gives you at least 16 years to make profits ...

The solar panels

Recall that the use of solar panels has these two applications: domestic hot water and heating.

- The solar water heater will save up to 80% of your gas bill or fuel oil. For 4 people, this facility will cost approximately € 6 000. Net tax credit of 25%, the price falls to 4 500 €.

- A combined water heater and heating can cover 65% of your needs. This installation is more expensive than a conventional boiler, despite the aid (for a residence of 150 m2, € 5 000 count more). However, after 5 or 10 years, your installation will pay for itself and you start making money. The lifetime of this type of installation over 20 years, investment is profitable.

The state aid for solar panels

The advantage of solar panels is that they receive a tax credit of 25%. Specifically, you will pay half the price your hardware. This assistance is capped as follows:

- Up to € 8,000 if you live alone;
- Up to 16 000 € if you are a couple;
- Over € 400 per dependent child.