Solar Panels Installation in Catalonia

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Sun hours in Europe.

Average annual insolation map. National Geographic Institute (IGN) Spain.

Solar energy potential in Catalonia

As we know, the same amount of photovoltaic energy is not produced in the north of Europe as in the south of the continent, and Catalonia is a privileged Autonomous Community thanks to the number of hours of sunshine (almost 2,500) and the high solar radiation of approximately 2,000 kWh/m2. This results in the photovoltaic energy production of homes and businesses being high and therefore their solar energy potential.

Solar energy potential in Catalonia. Source: PVGIS.

Annual production of photovoltaic energy in Catalonia

Annual production of photovoltaic energy in Catalonia. Source: PVGIS.

As we can see in the graph, if we consider an average system of 3.4 kWp of installed power and a loss of the same of 14%, the annual photovoltaic production is 5,374.14 kWh. The months with the most production are May, June, July and August with 532, 525, 558 and 544 kWh, respectively. These high figures are important if we compare them with a city where the penetration of solar energy is much higher than that of Catalonia - such as Berlin - whose production capacity is only 3,227 kWh. 😲 Amazing, right?

Average electricity bill in Catalonia 2021-2022

Average electricity bill. Source: OMIE.

In Catalonia, the Red Eléctrica de España (REE) indicates that Spanish households consume an average of 9 kWh per day and approximately 270 kWh per month, which represents about 3,240 kWh/year. In addition, the REE has also indicated that the prices of electricity from the grid in 2021-2022 have averaged around €0.225/kWh (€225/MWh), so a household without a solar energy system that consumes monthly from The network would pay these 270 kWh around €60 per month on your bill, in the variable part of electricity consumption.

Inclination and orientation of solar panels in Catalonia

In Spain, the ideal average inclination of the panels varies between 20º and 40º since it is directly related to the latitude of the country. The closer a city is to the Equator line, the angle of inclination of the panels will be less, since the sun's rays will fall perpendicularly. The perfect inclination in Catalonia to achieve maximum performance from the solar panels should be around 30º to 40º -37º specifically- and facing south.

The south-facing solar panels in Catalonia will produce the most energy, but if you want to place the modules facing east or west, it is also worth it, especially if it is necessary to cover electricity needs in the home or business in the morning, or more in the afternoon, increasing the home's self-consumption of electricity.

Average temperature of Catalonia

Average temperature in Catalonia. Source: PVGIS.

Catalonia has a Mediterranean climate, although with great variations in temperature between the coasts, with a mild climate, temperate in winter and very hot in summer.

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Get the most out of your solar panel installation in Catalonia

Catalonia has a population of 7,566 million (2019). The advances in solar technology in the last decade and the repeal of the sun tax in the country have increased the confidence of citizens in the self-consumption of photovoltaic energy through the installation of solar panels.

For this reason, at Quiero Sol we help homes and companies in Catalonia so that they can compare installers, easily understand self-consumption and find out how much they can save on the price of their installation through national subsidies and local aid that City Councils offer in 2023.

Frequently asked questions about photovoltaic installation in Catalonia

How much does a solar panel installation cost in Catalonia?

The price of a photovoltaic installation in Catalonia, and as usually happens anywhere, depends on the type of installation, size of the system, its components, registration and legalization procedures. Considering all the necessary materials: panels, inverter, wiring and installation costs such as labor for a single-family home that requires 10 panels, the approximate price would be €6,000 and €8,000 for 15 panels.

Is a photovoltaic installation profitable in Catalonia? Are solar panels worth it?

The recovery of the investment in Catalonia is between 5 to 7 years. If none of the bonuses (IBI and ICIO) are accessed, the amortization would be made in 7 years, but if aid is available, the investment would be recovered in around 4-5 years.

How much can be saved with an installation of solar panels?

With a photovoltaic installation in Catalonia you can save approximately 60% and up to 70% on your electricity bill (in the variable part of it, referring to electricity consumption).

What procedures and/or permits are needed for photovoltaic installations in Catalonia?

Although normally the installation companies in Catalonia are in charge of managing all the procedures so that their clients do not have to worry about it, it is worth clarifying that in this Community a Responsible Declaration is needed to be able to carry out the work.

Is there aid for the installation of solar panels in Catalonia in 2023?

IBI bonus: % and years

50% IBI discount for the first 3 years after the investment in Barcelona. To cite an example, since this changes according to the locality or municipality. You can see here the cases of Tarragona, Vic, Osona, Igualada and Manresa.

ICIO tax credit

95% to the tax on constructions, installations and works. Some 90%.

What subsidies are there and how to request aid for self-consumption in Catalonia?

The subsidies from European funds are part of the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan and in Catalonia they contemplate aid of €600 for each kWp of the installation and €490 for each kW of battery. These aids are intended for installations with a maximum of 10 kWp and those facilities that exceed this peak power have lower amounts in terms of aid.

For municipalities with fewer than 5,000 inhabitants, these amounts may be higher. In the case of Catalonia, the aid is managed by the Catalan Energy Institute and applications must be submitted electronically through the page: https://seu.gencat.cat. You can obtain more information in the Official Gazette. The deadline for submitting applications runs from December 15, 2021 until the allocated budget or budget reallocation is exhausted, and always until December 31, 2023 at the latest.

The Ministry for the Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge (MITECO) expands in 2022 by 505 million euros the Program of incentives for self-consumption, energy storage and thermal installations with renewables in the autonomous communities that have already exhausted the funds of the Program that originally received. Among them is Cataluña.

Is there a personal income tax deduction for a photovoltaic installation in Catalonia?

To promote energy efficiency in Catalonia, the IRPF deduction is offered for the rehabilitation of the habitual residence. According to the Tax Agency, 1.5% of the amounts paid in the tax period for the rehabilitation of the home will be deducted that constitutes or should constitute your habitual residence.

The owners of photovoltaic installations may deduct 20% of the total amount of the amounts invested in installations in the habitual residence as well as in collective installations, provided that these are not related to the exercise of an economic activity.

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