Solar panels in Cabeceiras de Basto
Real PVGIS irradiance data for Cabeceiras de Basto: 1,435 kWh/kWp/year, 30% lower than the Algarve, plus typical local costs and payback.
Cabeceiras de Basto sits in the Ave subregion of Northern Portugal. A quiet rural municipality at the eastern end of the Ave, known for vineyards and the Cabeceiras castle.
Inland Ave municipality at the edge of the Barroso highlands. Yield at 1,435 kWh/kWp is solid for the region. Drier and more continental than the coastal Ave towns.
Largely rural with granite farm buildings and traditional houses. Generous roof areas are common. South-facing pitches on hilltop properties have minimal shading obstacles.
Local irradiance data
1,435kWh/kWp/year
PVGIS estimate for Cabeceiras de Basto
-30%vs Algarve
Algarve benchmark: 2,050 kWh/kWp/year
Illustrative example
For a 6 kWp system in Cabeceiras de Basto, assuming a typical mix of daytime and evening electricity use:
6,600–8,100€
Typical installed cost range
€1,042
Estimated annual saving
7.1 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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