Solar Panels in Arouca

Portugal · 40.93°N, 8.24°W

4out of 5

Solar Potential

Very Good

1,432 kWh per kWp installed capacity

Your Solar Savings Estimate

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Data last updated: March 2026

Annual Output

7,158kWh

Net Annual Savings

€659

Payback Period

8.4 yrs

25-Year Net

€14,932

Savings Breakdown

Self-consumed (20% of 7,158 kWh)1,432 kWh × 0.220 €/kWh
→ Savings from own usage+€315
Injected to grid (80% of production)5,726 kWh × 0.060 €/kWh
→ Feed-in revenue+€344
Net Annual Savings€659
Installation cost (5 kWp × 1,100 €/kWp)€5,500

Portugal Solar Policy

UPAC system: surplus at 90% of MIBEL market price (~€0.04-0.08/kWh). 23% VAT (6% temporary rate expired July 2025).

Source: ERSE, Eurostat H1 2025

The savings estimates shown are for informational purposes only and do not constitute financial advice. Actual savings depend on your specific installation, roof condition, shading, consumption patterns, and future electricity price changes. Feed-in tariffs and regulations change frequently. Always obtain quotes from certified installers and consult a financial advisor before making investment decisions.

Monthly Energy Production

435 kWh
478 kWh
588 kWh
613 kWh
707 kWh
701 kWh
809 kWh
805 kWh
684 kWh
535 kWh
403 kWh
401 kWh
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
MonthEnergy (kWh)Irradiation (kWh/m²)
January435104
February478116
March588145
April613156
May707183
June701184
July809215
August805215
September684179
October535135
November40398
December40196
Total7,1581,825

Environmental Impact

CO2 Saved Per Year

1,668 kg

Equivalent Trees Planted

76 trees

Optimal Panel Angle

35° tilt

Technical Details

Data Source
EU PVGIS v5.3
Coordinates
40.93057°N, 8.24488°W
System Loss
14%
Optimal Inclination
35°
Optimal Azimuth
1°
Yearly Irradiation
1825 kWh/m2
Retail Electricity Price
0.220 EUR/kWh
Feed-in Tariff
0.060 EUR/kWh
Install Cost
1,100 EUR/kWp

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