Solar PV self-consumption: An analysis of influencing indicators in the Portuguese context

The SC drivers found are tariff and the demand pattern, but also the remuneration of the solar energy surplus. Accommodation and Retail sectors are the prosumers that present the best energy and economic results, with DPBT of 3-6 years and IRR from 17% to 27%, for optimal orientation and location. Given the diversity of domestic consumers, the best prosumers are found for flat or profiles with diurnal occupation, with a self-consumption of 17% and a DPBT of 7 years.