Nowadays, installing solar panels in your home, community or company is easier thanks to the financial aid available in Spain.
In fact, currently, these are the public bodies responsible for providing them:
- European Union.
- Government.
- Autonomous Communities.
- Town and city councils.
In your case, if you are going to install a photovoltaic system in Alicante, you can apply for this aid.
1. EUROPEAN SUBSIDIES NEXT GENERATION SOLAR PANELS
The European Union encourages sustainability and energy efficiency.
In relation to its objective, it is to encourage self-supply of energy and not to be so dependent on conventional electricity grids.
For who?
- Individuals who do not carry out economic activity.
- Public administrations.
- Owners’ associations.
- Non-profit organisations.
- Individuals who carry out economic activities (although there are exceptions).
Requirements
- The start date must be after 30 June 2021.
- The maximum subsidy is up to the first 5 MW of power. Although higher capacities are not taken into account, they can be installed.
- They must have a certain storage ratio.
- Monitoring is mandatory.
- Consumption must be equal to or greater than 80% of the annual energy generated by the installation.
Amount
In the link below, you can calculate the amount:
Term
The term would be between January 11 , 2022 and December 31, 2023.
Documents and see frequently asked questions
Below you can find a link to the documents you will need to submit. Also a summary with answers to the most frequently asked questions.
Where to apply
You can apply through the following link:
2. IVACE SUBSIDIES FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC PANELS FOR SMALL URBAN NUCLEI
On the other hand, to improve the sustainability of buildings located in urban centres with less than 5000 inhabitants, this type of aid is available.
For whom and requirements
Urban areas of less than 5000 inhabitants with these fundamental characteristics:
- Physical or legal owners of buildings.
- Owners’ associations.
- Companies that operate buildings.
- City councils, provincial councils or equivalent.
Alicante currently has 82 municipalities eligible for aid. Some examples are:
Biar, Formentera del Segura, Benitachell, Rafal, el Verger and Agost, among others. In this link you can see the rest:
Amount
It is variable, but ranges from 30% to a maximum of 80%.
On the other hand, it should be noted that there is a minimum of €10,000 to apply for aid and a maximum of €1,000,000.
Documentation
The documentation to be submitted includes technical, commercial and administrative information.
In this link you can see it in more detail.
Term
The available period is until October 31, 2023.
Where to apply
The application must be made on the website of the Valencian Community. Specifically, through this link:
3. TAX DEDUCTION FOR THE INSTALLATION OF SOLAR PANELS 2023 - GOVERNMENT AID
The central government also offers aid for the installation of photovoltaic panels. Through deductions in the income tax return.
20% deduction
For whom and requirements
For individuals who meet the following requirements:
- Habitual or rented residence.
- Reduce the demand for heating or cooling by 7%.
- Have energy certificates from before and after.
Amount
20% of the amount invested with a base of €5000 per year.
30% deduction
For whom and requirements
For individuals who meet these requirements:
- Habitual or rented residence.
- Reduce non-renewable primary energy consumption by 30% or obtain an A or B in the energy certification.
- Have energy certificates from before and after.
Amount
In this case, the amount is 40% of the investment with a maximum base of €7,500 per year.
60% deduction
For whom and requirements
For individuals who meet these requirements:
- Residential buildings.
- Reduce non-renewable primary energy consumption by 30% or obtain an A or B in the energy certification.
- Have energy certificates from before and after.
Amount
The amount would be 60% of what is invested with a maximum base of €150000 per year.
4. IBI BONUS FOR INSTALLATION OF PHOTOVOLTAIC PANELS
If you have installed solar panels on your property, you will have a series of allowances when it comes to paying IBI.
Here you can see which ones apply to you depending on your municipality:
In Alicante city, for example, we have a 50% discount for 3 years with a maximum of 300€ per year.
5. BONUS ICIO PLACAS SOLARES
On some occasions, when making installations, it is necessary to have a building license and it will be mandatory to pay a tax called ICIO.
In these cases, you can also request reductions in said rate from the town hall.
In fact, currently in Alicante capital, we have a 50% discount in this regard.
