Solar Panels & Heat Pumps in Central Portugal

Central Portugal has an average of over 2,600 sunshine hours per year — it is one of the sunniest regions in Europe. Solar panels are therefore an excellent investment here, with average payback periods of 4 to 7 years. GerardusKoetje coordinates certified installers of solar panels and heat pumps in the Fundão, Castelo Branco, and Covilhã region. In Portugal, solar panels for self-consumption are strongly encouraged by the government. You can feed excess electricity back to the grid (autoconsumo) and benefit from subsidies via the DSRC and the Fundo Ambiental. Installation requires a certified company and a permit from the grid operator (RESP). Heat pumps are the most energy-efficient way to heat and cool a Portuguese home. Modern reverse-cycle air conditioning units (Daikin, Mitsubishi) do this at a fraction of the cost of electric heating or gas. We advise on the right system and the best installers.