Solar panels in Vila Nova de Cerveira

Real PVGIS irradiance data for Vila Nova de Cerveira: 1,392 kWh/kWp/year, 32% lower than the Algarve, plus typical local costs and payback.

Vila Nova de Cerveira sits in the Alto Minho subregion of Northern Portugal. A small riverside town with a strong arts identity — it hosts an international arts biennial — and a ferry crossing to the Spanish town of Goián.

On the Minho river between Caminha and Valença, with some Atlantic marine influence. Yield is equivalent to Ponte da Barca and Ponte de Lima at 1,392 kWh/kWp.

A mix of riverside and hillside properties. South-facing slopes with no riparian tree shading are the strongest performers. Standard Alto Minho granite and terracotta construction.

Local irradiance data

1,392kWh/kWp/year

PVGIS estimate for Vila Nova de Cerveira

-32%vs Algarve

Algarve benchmark: 2,050 kWh/kWp/year

Illustrative example

For a 6 kWp system in Vila Nova de Cerveira, assuming a typical mix of daytime and evening electricity use:

6,6008,100

Typical installed cost range

€1,011

Estimated annual saving

7.3 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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