Solar panels in Guimarães
Real PVGIS irradiance data for Guimarães: 1,429 kWh/kWp/year, 30% lower than the Algarve, plus typical local costs and payback.
Guimarães sits in the Ave subregion of Northern Portugal. Widely regarded as the birthplace of Portugal, with a well preserved medieval centre and a strong textile industry history.
Historic interior town, slightly drier than the coastal Minho, with strong output for south and southeast facing roofs.
A mix of dense historic centre and surrounding residential areas. Roofs on the outskirts generally have fewer shading obstructions than the UNESCO listed old town.
Local irradiance data
1,429kWh/kWp/year
PVGIS estimate for Guimarães
-30%vs Algarve
Algarve benchmark: 2,050 kWh/kWp/year
Illustrative example
For a 6 kWp system in Guimarães, assuming a typical mix of daytime and evening electricity use:
6,600–8,100€
Typical installed cost range
€1,132
Estimated annual saving
6.5 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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