North Tenerife
Solar Panels in Icod de los Vinos, Tenerife
Icod de los Vinos sits on Tenerife's cloudier north coast, so solar still works well here but with different expectations than the sunnier south and west.
2,800+
Sun hours / year (island avg.)
90%+
Savings with battery
5–7 yrs
Typical payback
~24,000
Population
About solar in Icod de los Vinos
Known for its historic centre, vineyards and the ancient Drago Milenario tree, Icod de los Vinos has a mix of traditional Canarian housing in town and newer developments toward the coast, with an established but smaller international community compared with the southern resorts.
Local climate & solar yield
Like Puerto de la Cruz and La Orotava, Icod sits in the north coast's cloudier climate zone, with more frequent low cloud than the south. Expect solar yield roughly 10–20% below south-coast towns.
How much do solar panels cost in Icod de los Vinos?
- Small system (2–3 kWp): €3,000–€4,600 for a 2–3 kWp system
- Average home (4–6 kWp): €6,200–€9,200 for a 4–6 kWp family home system
- Large property (8–10 kWp+): €11,700–€16,700 for a large property system (8–10 kWp+)
- Adding a battery: €3,300–€5,800 for a 5–10 kWh lithium battery
Figures are pre-grant estimates for guidance. Always get an itemised quote for your specific property.
Expected savings in Icod de los Vinos
Expect savings toward the lower-to-middle of the island-wide 60–80% range from panels alone, in line with the north coast's cloudier profile.
Permits & legal process
Standard Canarian self-consumption permitting applies via the local ayuntamiento; properties in the historic centre should check for any heritage considerations before finalising panel placement.