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SolarPT — Residential Solar Panel Installation & Maintenance Service

Portugal is racing to hit 20.8 GW of solar PV by 2030 — more than triple its current capacity. The residential segment is exploding: self-consumption units jumped dramatically since Decree-Law 99/2024 simplified licensing. But there's a massive bottleneck: not enough certified installation companies

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Mar 23, 2026
TAM
€2.5B — Total Portuguese residential solar installation market based on ~500,000 eligible homes × average €5,000 system value. Source: Mordor Intelligence Portugal Solar PV market report + DGEG self-c
SAM
€200M — Residential installations in Lisbon metropolitan area and Algarve (highest solar irradiance + home ownership rates), targeting homeowners with suitable rooftops.
SOM
€600K-€1.2M — Year 1-2, completing 80-150 installations at €6,000-€8,000 average with a team of 3-4 technicians.
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SolarPT — Residential Solar Panel Installation & Maintenance Service

The Problem

Portugal is racing to hit 20.8 GW of solar PV by 2030 — more than triple its current capacity. The residential segment is exploding: self-consumption units jumped dramatically since Decree-Law 99/2024 simplified licensing. But there's a massive bottleneck: not enough certified installation companies.

The market has 300+ small EPCs, mostly regional, many undifferentiated. Homeowners struggle to find reliable installers with transparent pricing, proper certification, and decent post-installation support. The big energy companies (EDP, Galp, Iberdrola) offer turnkey solutions but at premium prices with long wait times. There's a clear gap for a tech-savvy, customer-centric installer that combines competitive pricing with excellent service and long-term maintenance.

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