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The solar installation and legalisation process in Andalucía

What happens from your first enquiry to the day surplus energy starts being credited on your bill, and which parts we handle.

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How long does it take?

The installation itself usually takes one to three days for a home. Survey, design, equipment and any permits come before it; certification and registration come after. Your system can generate and save you money as soon as it is commissioned; compensation for exported surplus starts once registration is processed.

1. Estimate

You send bills, roof photos and a list of big loads. We reply with a first estimate of size and price.

2. Survey

We visit the property to check the roof, shade, fixing points, cable route, inverter and battery position and the fuse board.

3. Design and fixed quote

We send a written design with named equipment, expected monthly production, the price and what is included.

4. Municipal requirements

Depending on the town and the property, a works notice or licence may be needed. We tell you which applies and handle it.

5. Installation and commissioning

Mounting, panels, inverter, protection and monitoring are installed, tested and switched on. We show you the app.

6. Electrical certificate

The authorised installer issues the electrical installation certificate for the system.

7. Registration in Andalucía

The installation is registered with the regional authority. That registration feeds through to the distribution company.

8. Surplus compensation

Once the distributor has the details, your electricity retailer can apply simplified compensation, crediting exported energy against your bill. We help you with the request to your retailer.

Questions we are often asked

Do I need a building licence for solar?

It depends on the municipality and the property. Many homes need only a simple notice; protected buildings and some communities need more. We check.

Do you handle all the paperwork?

Yes, for standard home systems: certificate, registration and help with surplus compensation.

When does my bill go down?

From the day the system is switched on, because you use your own electricity. Surplus credits start once registration is processed.

Get a quote for your property

We survey, design, install and register the system, then stay on hand for monitoring and aftercare. Send the basics and we will come back to you.

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Tell us what you would like to install. We reply by email.

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