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Enter your monthly electricity bill in MKD and region — get solar system size, EVN HOME prosumer net metering credits, self-consumption savings, and payback period for Macedonian homes and businesses.

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Solar system results — North Macedonia
5 kWp system — 1168 kWh/kWp/yr
Monthly kWh usage327 kWh/mo
Annual solar production5.840 kWh/yr
Self-consumption savingsден 12.848/yr
Net metering export creditден 19.272/yr
Total annual benefitден 32.120/yr
Prosumer schemeEVN HOME net metering (2018 law)
System cost rangeден 325.000 – ден 450.000
Total installed cost (midpoint)ден 387.500
Payback period12.1 years
25-year net savingsден 415.500
EVN HOME prosumer: Register with EVN Macedonia as a prosumer to activate net metering credits at MKD 5.50/kWh. Apply via EVN's customer portal or in-person at a regional office. Approval typically takes 4–8 weeks. Systems up to 500kW eligible.
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How to Use This Calculator

Enter your monthly bill and region

Enter your average monthly electricity bill in Macedonian denars (MKD/ден) from EVN Macedonia, the dominant electricity retailer. The calculator uses MKD 5.50/kWh (~€0.09/kWh) as the blended retail rate. Select your region — Strumica (4.4 PSH) in the southeastern Vardar valley is North Macedonia's sunniest area, benefiting from a continental-Mediterranean climate. Bitola (4.2 PSH) in the Pelagonija plain also excels. Tetovo (3.9 PSH) near the Albanian and Kosovo borders receives less radiation due to valley shading.

Set system size and prosumer status

Select your system size in kWp. Typical Macedonian residential installs run 5–10kWp; commercial from 10kWp. North Macedonia's prosumer law enacted in 2018 allows households and businesses to register with EVN Macedonia as prosumers, exporting surplus electricity and receiving net metering credits at the full retail rate annually. This makes the full annual production economically valuable, not just self-consumed portions.

EVN HOME net metering scheme

EVN Macedonia (a subsidiary of EVN Group Austria) manages the prosumer net metering scheme under the 2018 Energy Law and subsequent MEPSO/ERC regulations. Exported surplus is credited at MKD 5.50/kWh against future bills, with annual settlement. Connection requires approval from the distribution system operator (EVN as DSO). The process typically takes 4–8 weeks. A certified electrical contractor must handle installation and commissioning documentation.

The Formula

Monthly kWh = Monthly Bill ÷ MKD 5.50/kWh (EVN retail rate) Annual production = kWp × PSH × 365 × 0.80 efficiency Self-consumption = Annual kWh × 40% (prosumer) or 55% (self-only) Self-consumption savings = Self-consumed kWh × MKD 5.50/kWh Net metering credit = Exported kWh × MKD 5.50/kWh (prosumer only) System cost = kWp × MKD 65,000–90,000/kWp (~€1,050–1,460/kWp) Payback = Total cost ÷ Annual benefit (typically 9–12 years)

North Macedonia has excellent solar resources by European standards — Strumica at 4.4 PSH compares favorably with southern Spain or Greece. The country's Energy Development Strategy to 2040 targets 30% renewable energy, with solar central to this goal. The MKD denar is managed at a quasi-fixed rate to the euro (approximately MKD 61.5 = €1), providing cost predictability for euro-denominated equipment. VAT in North Macedonia is 18% and generally applies to solar installation services.

Example

Stefan — Strumica home, 8kWp prosumer

Stefan lives in Strumica and pays MKD 2,800/month for electricity. He installs an 8kWp system and registers as an EVN prosumer under the 2018 law.

Monthly billMKD 2,800
Region / PSHStrumica, 4.4 PSH
System size8 kWp
ProsumerYes — EVN HOME net metering

Result

Annual production~10,278 kWh/yr
Production per kWp~1,285 kWh/kWp/yr
Self-consumption savings~MKD 22,612/yr
Net metering export credit~MKD 33,917/yr
Total annual benefit~MKD 56,529/yr
System cost rangeMKD 520,000 – 720,000
Payback~11.0 years
25-year net savings~MKD 793,225

Strumica's 4.4 PSH gives this system around 1,285 kWh/kWp/yr — outstanding by European standards. With prosumer net metering, the investment becomes highly attractive. The 25-year net savings of ~MKD 793,000 (~€12,900) represents exceptional long-term value. Note that electricity prices in North Macedonia have risen significantly since 2022 and further increases are likely as the country aligns with EU energy market norms.

FAQ

Yes — North Macedonia has among the best solar resources in the Balkans. Strumica (4.4 PSH) and Bitola (4.2 PSH) produce yields comparable to southern Spain. The 2018 prosumer law enabling net metering at MKD 5.50/kWh makes the economics compelling. Payback is typically 9–12 years, with 25-year savings often exceeding the initial investment three to four times over. Rising electricity prices further improve the investment case.
Under North Macedonia's 2018 Energy Law, prosumers register with EVN Macedonia and receive net metering credits for exported surplus electricity at the retail tariff (MKD 5.50/kWh). Credits accumulate and offset future bills. Annual settlement means unused credits carry forward for 12 months. Apply through EVN's customer portal or at a regional EVN office. The process involves a technical inspection, meter replacement with a bidirectional meter, and grid connection approval. Systems up to 500kW are eligible for the prosumer scheme.
Strumica (4.4 PSH) in the southeastern Vardar valley is the sunniest major city, benefiting from a warm continental-Mediterranean climate with dry, hot summers. Bitola (4.2 PSH) in the Pelagonija plain is close behind. Skopje (4.0 PSH) and Ohrid (4.0 PSH) are mid-range. Tetovo (3.9 PSH) near the Šar Mountain receives the least radiation among major cities. The overall country average is excellent by European standards.
Installed solar costs in North Macedonia run MKD 65,000–90,000/kWp (~€1,050–1,460/kWp). A typical 5kWp residential system costs MKD 325,000–450,000 (~€5,300–7,300). Prices have fallen due to lower Chinese panel costs. VAT of 18% applies. Local installers include certified electrical contractors; always verify that the installer will handle prosumer registration paperwork with EVN. The MKD denar is maintained near MKD 61.5 = €1, so euro-denominated equipment pricing is consistent.
As of 2026, North Macedonia does not have a broad residential solar grant scheme equivalent to German KfW or Austrian Landesförderungen. However, the country's EU accession process and Energy Community membership obligations are driving new renewable energy support mechanisms. The Development Finance Agency of North Macedonia (MDB) and IPA EU funds have financed some solar projects for businesses and municipalities. Residential prosumers currently rely on the net metering scheme as the primary financial support mechanism. Monitor MOEPP (Ministry of Environment) for new residential incentive programs.

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