Solar OPEX Europe | O&M Costs 2026
This page presents solar OPEX Europe data for the main European markets. Values are expressed in €/kWp/an and cover three segments: utility-scale (>1 MW), commercial (100 kW-1 MW) and residential (<100 kW). Data is compiled from public sources (IRENA O&M Benchmark 2025, IEA PVPS Task 12) and updated annually.
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Country comparison (€/kWp/an)
| Country | Utility-scale | Commercial | Residential |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 8-12 | 12-18 | 15-25 |
| France | 9-13 | 13-19 | 16-26 |
| Spain | 7-11 | 10-16 | 13-22 |
| Italy | 8-12 | 11-17 | 14-24 |
| Netherlands | 9-13 | 13-19 | 16-25 |
| Poland | 6-10 | 9-14 | 12-20 |
| Portugal | 7-10 | 10-15 | 13-21 |
| Greece | 7-11 | 10-16 | 13-22 |
| Austria | 9-13 | 12-18 | 15-25 |
| Belgium | 9-13 | 13-18 | 16-25 |
Last updated : Mars 2026. Indicative values, ranges per segment.
Methodology & Sources
Data presented comes from public and institutional sources. Ranges reflect variability by country, project size and local conditions. Values do not constitute investment recommendations. Main sources: IRENA O&M Benchmark 2025, IEA PVPS Task 12, Fraunhofer ISE, SolarPower Europe.