☀️ Peak sun hours in Poland
Egypt gets outstanding sun — roughly 5.5 to 6.5 peak sun hours. Upper Egypt and the desert are highest; the Delta and north coast a little lower.
| Region | Approx. peak sun hours (annual avg) |
|---|---|
| Warsaw & Central | ~3.2 – 3.7 |
| Kraków & the south | ~3.5 – 4.0 |
| Wrocław & the west | ~3.4 – 3.9 |
| Gdańsk & the north | ~3.1 – 3.5 |
Use your local figure in the solar panel calculator and the energy production calculator. Background: peak sun hours by location.
⚡ Electricity prices in Poland
Household electricity runs roughly PLN 1.0–1.3 per kWh including distribution and levies — high for Central Europe and a major driver of rooftop adoption.
💸 Incentives & net metering
Poland runs net billing (deponet): exported power earns monthly credit at the TGE market rate, usable for 12 months. Mój Prąd subsidies have returned in rounds (Mój Prąd 7.0), and thermal-modernisation tax relief (ulga termomodernizacyjna) deducts PV cost from income tax.
💰 System cost & payback in Poland
Local installation is relatively affordable; payback keeps improving:
| System size | Approx. cost | Suits |
|---|---|---|
| 3 kW | ~PLN 13,000 – 17,000 | Small home |
| 5 kW | ~PLN 19,000 – 25,000 | Typical family home |
| 10 kW | ~PLN 34,000 – 44,000 | Large home / small business |
Work out your own numbers with the ROI calculator and the bill savings calculator, or design the whole system with the system report builder.
💡 Local insight: Poland
Poland's winters are short-days, not dead months: December yields roughly 5% of July's output, so annual sizing math beats monthly expectations. The real field lesson is snow: flat roofs in the east hold snow for weeks, so tilt at 30–35° and leave a bottom row clear for melt. And deponet credits follow the spot price — in cheap hours exports earn little, which is why the tax relief and any Mój Prąd round matter more than the export rate itself.
🧰 Solar tools
Plan your system with these:
- Solar panel calculator — how many panels for your usage and sun hours.
- Solar bill savings calculator — how much you'll save.
- ROI calculator — payback period.
- Battery calculator — if you want backup.
- Full system report — design the whole system in one page.
Related reading: solar panels in hot climates, how many panels to run a house, and peak sun hours by location.
❓ Frequently asked questions
How many peak sun hours does Poland get?
Roughly 3.1 to 4.0. Southern Poland (Kraków region) is best (~3.5–4.0), Warsaw around 3.2–3.7, and the Baltic north about 3.1–3.5.
Is solar worth it in Poland?
Yes — high PLN 1.0–1.3/kWh retail rates, net billing credits and tax relief bring payback to roughly 5–8 years.
Does Poland have net metering?
Poland uses net billing via deponet: exports earn monthly credit at the wholesale (TGE) rate, usable for 12 months.
How much does solar cost in Poland?
Roughly PLN 3,800–5,200 per kW installed for a typical home system.
Note: Poland electricity tariffs, net-metering rules and prices change frequently (and with the currency). These figures are approximate, for planning only — verify with your utility and a local installer.