Solar Panels in Funchal

Portugal · 32.67°N, 16.93°W

3out of 5

Solar Potential

Good

1,395 kWh per kWp installed capacity

Your Solar Savings Estimate

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Data last updated: March 2026

Annual Output

6,975kWh

Net Annual Savings

€653

Payback Period

8.4 yrs

25-Year Net

€14,814

Savings Breakdown

Self-consumed (21% of 6,975 kWh)1,465 kWh × 0.220 €/kWh
→ Savings from own usage+€322
Injected to grid (79% of production)5,510 kWh × 0.060 €/kWh
→ Feed-in revenue+€331
Net Annual Savings€653
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

451 kWh
473 kWh
631 kWh
637 kWh
683 kWh
640 kWh
736 kWh
737 kWh
586 kWh
537 kWh
445 kWh
419 kWh
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
MonthEnergy (kWh)Irradiation (kWh/m²)
January451113
February473118
March631159
April637161
May683175
June640166
July736192
August737193
September586153
October537139
November445112
December419105
Total6,9751,785

Environmental Impact

CO2 Saved Per Year

1,625 kg

Equivalent Trees Planted

74 trees

Optimal Panel Angle

27° tilt

Technical Details

Data Source
EU PVGIS v5.3
Coordinates
32.66568°N, 16.92547°W
System Loss
14%
Optimal Inclination
27°
Optimal Azimuth
-11°
Yearly Irradiation
1785 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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