Do I need a licence for solar panels in Portugal?
Resposta rápida
The thresholds, simply
- Up to 700 W — simple prior notification only.
- 700 W to 30 kW — UPAC registration with the DGEG (covers virtually all homes and small businesses).
- Above 30 kW — additional steps apply, typical of larger commercial and industrial systems.
What is a UPAC?
A UPAC (Unidade de Produção para Autoconsumo) is the legal framework under which your property produces and consumes its own solar energy. Registering it is what lets you legally self-consume and, if you wish, sell your surplus back to the grid.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need a licence for solar panels in Portugal?
It depends on the size. Systems up to 700 W only require a simple prior notification. Above 700 W (and up to 30 kW for most homes), you register a self-consumption unit (UPAC) with the DGEG. Bave Energy handles the entire process for you.
What is a UPAC?
A UPAC (Unidade de Produção para Autoconsumo) is a self-consumption production unit — the legal framework under which your home or business produces and uses its own solar energy in Portugal.
Who handles the paperwork?
We do. As a DGEG-certified installer, Bave Energy takes care of the prior notification or UPAC registration and the grid connection, so you don't have to deal with the bureaucracy — especially helpful if you don't speak Portuguese.