COMPARE THE SCOPE BEFORE THE SAVINGS CLAIM

What should a Costa del Sol solar quote include?

A quote should make the proposed system understandable. If the equipment, assumptions or responsibilities are vague, the final price is difficult to judge.

Reviewed August 2026

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What should I check before accepting a solar quote?

Confirm the exact panel and inverter models, mounting, protection, monitoring, predicted monthly production, self-consumption assumptions, legalisation scope, warranties, exclusions and payment stages. Battery capacity and backup circuits should be stated separately.

Equipment should be named, not described

The proposal should identify panel manufacturer and model, inverter or microinverters, mounting system and any battery equipment. Terms such as premium panel or smart battery are not specifications.

Check whether monitoring includes household consumption as well as solar production. Ask who owns the monitoring account and whether the customer retains access after installation.

Production needs assumptions you can inspect

A predicted annual total should be supported by the roof orientation, pitch, shade allowance and system losses used in the calculation. Monthly figures help expose seasonal mismatches.

Savings depend on how much generation the property uses directly and how exported energy is valued. If the quote treats every unit as though it replaces a full-price imported unit, ask for the calculation to be revised.

The installation scope extends beyond the panels

Look for mounting, cable routes, isolators, protection devices, equipment positions, access arrangements and any work required at the consumer unit. Scaffolding or lifting equipment should be included or clearly excluded.

For battery backup, the quote must state which circuits are supported and the switching equipment provided. Phrases such as blackout protection are too broad without a circuit and load design.

Paperwork, warranties and handover

The quote should say who handles electrical certification, Andalucía registration, municipal requirements and surplus-compensation documentation. Ask which documents will be handed to the owner.

Separate equipment warranties from workmanship cover. Record the warranty provider, claim route and what happens if the original installer is unavailable. Payment stages should follow defined milestones rather than vague promises.

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Questions linked to this decision

Should a solar quote include monthly production?+

It is preferable because it shows seasonal variation and makes the estimate easier to compare with the property's monthly consumption.

What battery figure should I compare?+

Compare usable capacity, supported power, compatible inverter equipment, backup scope, warranty conditions and the expected operating pattern.

Should legalisation be included in a solar quote?+

The scope should clearly say whether electrical certification, regional registration and relevant administrative work are included and who is responsible.

How many solar quotes should I obtain?+

Enough to compare different specifications and assumptions. The value comes from comparing like for like rather than collecting many headline totals.

What is the biggest warning sign in a solar proposal?+

A guaranteed saving or payback figure without the property's consumption data, production assumptions and export treatment should be challenged.

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