Rooftop solar in Sweden typically costs about SEK 17,000 per kW installed, and household electricity is around SEK 1.88 per kWh. The average sunshine is about 2.7 peak sun hours a day.
As a rough example, a 5 kW home system would cost about SEK 97,800, make around 3,696 kWh a year, and save about SEK 6,948 a year. That is a payback of roughly 14.1 years.
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How to use the Sweden calculator
- Open the rooftop or plant calculator above. It starts on Sweden.
- Pick your region or search your city, so sunlight matches your area.
- Enter your monthly electricity use and replace the starting prices with your own quotes.
- Read the size, cost, savings and payback, and download the PDF report if you want to keep it.
Solar in Sweden: common questions
How much does rooftop solar cost in Sweden?
Rooftop solar in Sweden typically costs about SEK 17,000 per kW installed. A 5 kW home system would cost roughly SEK 97,800. Real quotes vary by installer, roof and equipment, so use this as a starting point.
How much can I save with solar in Sweden?
With electricity at around SEK 1.88 per kWh, a 5 kW system could make about 3,696 kWh a year and save roughly SEK 6,948 a year. Your own savings depend on how much power you use and your local price.
How long does solar take to pay for itself in Sweden?
On these typical numbers, a 5 kW home system pays back in roughly 14.1 years. This is a simple estimate: system cost divided by yearly savings. It does not include subsidies, tax credits, price rises or upkeep.
How much sunshine does Sweden get?
The average across the places we list for Sweden is about 2.7 peak sun hours a day. Sunlight differs a lot between regions, so pick your own city in the calculator for a better figure.
Are subsidies or tax credits included?
No. The calculator does not include subsidies, tax credits or special tariffs. Rules differ by country and change often, so check current local rules before you decide.
How accurate is this solar calculator?
It gives planning estimates, not quotes. The starting prices are typical figures for Sweden. Replace them with real quotes and your own electricity price to get a closer result.
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