Your Property & Energy Consumption
Over 320 sunny days annually guarantee one of the highest solar yields in Europe.
Why Solar Panels in Spain are an Exceptional Investment
The province of Alicante and the southern Costa Blanca rank among the sunniest areas in all of Europe. Generating roughly 1,700 full-load sun hours annually, a solar module here produces more than double the power of a panel installed in northern Europe. Typical payback times are cut from 8+ years down to just 3.5 to 5 years.
1. The Spanish Feed-in System (Compensación de Excedentes)
Under Royal Decree RD 244/2019, Spanish homeowners with self-consumption solar are entitled to automated bill compensation for exported power. Your utility company credits excess solar feed-in (typically €0.06 to €0.09/kWh) directly onto your monthly statement, driving your variable consumption charges to zero.
2. Should You Add a Solar Storage Battery?
Without a battery, typical households consume roughly 35% to 45% of generated electricity instantaneously. Adding a 5 kWh or 10 kWh LiFePO4 battery boosts direct self-consumption to 75-85%. This is especially valuable during hot summer evenings, allowing you to run air conditioning and pool pumps completely off daytime solar reserves.
Frequently Asked Questions about Solar on the Costa Blanca
Does the notorious "sun tax" (impuesto al sol) still exist in Spain?
No, absolutely not. The so-called sun tax was abolished completely in 2018. Today, Spain actively encourages residential solar through simplified registration, regional incentives, and municipal property tax (IBI) discounts of up to 50% for 3 to 5 years in many Costa Blanca towns.
How does calima desert dust impact solar panel efficiency?
Fine Saharan desert dust deposits can temporarily reduce solar yield by 15% to 30%. House in Spain provides professional module cleaning as part of our property management agreements, ensuring your panels maintain peak generation year-round.
Calculate your complete monthly running costs
Combine solar savings with our Monthly Living Costs Tool for a complete overview of municipal IBI, community fees, and care.