Solar panels in Póvoa de Lanhoso
Real PVGIS irradiance data for Póvoa de Lanhoso: 1,398 kWh/kWp/year, 32% lower than the Algarve, plus typical local costs and payback.
Póvoa de Lanhoso sits in the Ave subregion of Northern Portugal. Known for the Lanhoso castle on its rocky hilltop, traditional gold and silver filigree craftsmanship, and folk music (cantares ao desafio).
Inland between Braga and Cabeceiras de Basto. Yield at 1,398 kWh/kWp is slightly below the Ave average. Terrain variation means site-specific shading analysis is worthwhile for hillside properties.
A mix of village housing and rural properties. South and southeast-facing pitches in open terrain are the best performers; north-slope or heavily wooded sites should be assessed carefully.
Local irradiance data
1,398kWh/kWp/year
PVGIS estimate for Póvoa de Lanhoso
-32%vs Algarve
Algarve benchmark: 2,050 kWh/kWp/year
Illustrative example
For a 6 kWp system in Póvoa de Lanhoso, assuming a typical mix of daytime and evening electricity use:
6,600–8,100€
Typical installed cost range
€1,015
Estimated annual saving
7.2 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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