Solar panels in Arcos de Valdevez
Real PVGIS irradiance data for Arcos de Valdevez: 1,388 kWh/kWp/year, 32% lower than the Algarve, plus typical local costs and payback.
Arcos de Valdevez sits in the Alto Minho subregion of Northern Portugal. Gateway town to the Peneda-Gerês national park, known for its Vez river valley walking routes and outdoor pursuits.
Inland valley on the Vez river at the edge of the Peneda-Gerês national park. Higher elevation and greater cloud cover than coastal Alto Minho towns gives it one of the lower yields in the region. Morning valley cloud is common from spring through autumn.
Rural and semi-rural properties with generous roof areas are typical. South and southwest-facing pitches with minimal tree shading perform best; valley-floor properties should check for afternoon shadow from hillsides to the west.
Local irradiance data
1,388kWh/kWp/year
PVGIS estimate for Arcos de Valdevez
-32%vs Algarve
Algarve benchmark: 2,050 kWh/kWp/year
Illustrative example
For a 6 kWp system in Arcos de Valdevez, assuming a typical mix of daytime and evening electricity use:
6,600–8,100€
Typical installed cost range
€1,008
Estimated annual saving
7.3 yrs
Estimated payback period
This is a general illustration, not a quote. Your actual system size, cost and payback depend on your roof, consumption and postcode — the Blueprint gives you the exact numbers for your property.
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