Solar panels in Barcelos
Real PVGIS irradiance data for Barcelos: 1,463 kWh/kWp/year, 29% lower than the Algarve, plus typical local costs and payback.
Barcelos sits in the Cávado subregion of Northern Portugal. Known across Portugal for the Barcelos rooster and its pottery and craft tradition, with a large weekly market.
Rolling hills between the coast and the interior, with mild temperatures and consistent output across the year.
Rural and semi-rural properties are common, often with larger unshaded roof areas or outbuildings suited to bigger systems than a typical townhouse.
Local irradiance data
1,463kWh/kWp/year
PVGIS estimate for Barcelos
-29%vs Algarve
Algarve benchmark: 2,050 kWh/kWp/year
Illustrative example
For a 6 kWp system in Barcelos, assuming a typical mix of daytime and evening electricity use:
6,600–8,100€
Typical installed cost range
€1,062
Estimated annual saving
6.9 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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