Solar Panels in Sintra

Portugal · 38.80°N, 9.38°W

4out of 5

Solar Potential

Very Good

1,585 kWh per kWp installed capacity

Your Solar Savings Estimate

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Data last updated: March 2026

Annual Output

7,927kWh

Net Annual Savings

€704

Payback Period

7.8 yrs

25-Year Net

€16,207

Savings Breakdown

Self-consumed (18% of 7,927 kWh)1,427 kWh × 0.220 €/kWh
→ Savings from own usage+€314
Injected to grid (82% of production)6,500 kWh × 0.060 €/kWh
→ Feed-in revenue+€390
Net Annual Savings€704
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

488 kWh
528 kWh
661 kWh
709 kWh
791 kWh
781 kWh
850 kWh
854 kWh
751 kWh
596 kWh
474 kWh
444 kWh
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
MonthEnergy (kWh)Irradiation (kWh/m²)
January488116
February528128
March661163
April709178
May791201
June781200
July850219
August854221
September751192
October596150
November474115
December444106
Total7,9271,989

Environmental Impact

CO2 Saved Per Year

1,847 kg

Equivalent Trees Planted

84 trees

Optimal Panel Angle

33° tilt

Technical Details

Data Source
EU PVGIS v5.3
Coordinates
38.80097°N, 9.37826°W
System Loss
14%
Optimal Inclination
33°
Optimal Azimuth
4°
Yearly Irradiation
1989 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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