Solar panels in Caminha
Real PVGIS irradiance data for Caminha: 1,449 kWh/kWp/year, 29% lower than the Algarve, plus typical local costs and payback.
Caminha sits in the Alto Minho subregion of Northern Portugal. A small walled town where the Minho meets the Atlantic, facing the Spanish town of A Guarda. Known for its medieval centre and ferry crossing to Galicia.
Coastal town at the mouth of the Minho river. Atlantic breezes moderate summer temperatures and keep panels running efficiently in warm months. One of the better PVGIS yields in the Alto Minho at 1,449 kWh/kWp.
A mix of older riverside townhouses and newer coastal properties. South and southwest-facing roofs benefit from the sea breeze cooling effect. Confirm marine-grade mounting hardware with your installer for properties close to the seafront.
Local irradiance data
1,449kWh/kWp/year
PVGIS estimate for Caminha
-29%vs Algarve
Algarve benchmark: 2,050 kWh/kWp/year
Illustrative example
For a 6 kWp system in Caminha, assuming a typical mix of daytime and evening electricity use:
6,600–8,100€
Typical installed cost range
€1,052
Estimated annual saving
7 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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