Solar panel maintenance in the Balearics: how often should you clean them?
On the islands, a solar installation needs a glass check every three or four months and a technical inspection once a year. Salt, Saharan dust and hard water change the general rule.
Solar panel regulations in Ibiza: permits and paperwork (2026)
In Ibiza there is almost nowhere solar panels are banned: what changes is the procedure. A guide to the two regimes, urban and rural land, including the threshold that applies only to Ibiza and Formentera.
EV charger with solar panels in Mallorca: charging with your own sun
Pairing solar panels with an EV charger in Mallorca lets your car charge on the daytime solar surplus. How it works, how much power you need and why to install both together.
Solar panel grants in the Balearic Islands 2026: step-by-step guide
The Balearic Islands' 2026-2027 self-consumption grant call (BOIB 83) funds solar, batteries, heat pumps and EV charging. Who can apply and how to do it step by step.
Solar panel tax rebates in the Balearics: IBI and ICIO by municipality
Most municipalities in Mallorca and Menorca cut the IBI property tax by 25% to 50% for 3 to 5 years when you install solar panels, and the ICIO works levy can drop by up to 95%. Here is the map.
Solar panels for a second home in Mallorca or Menorca: the owner guide
A second home in the Balearics is an ideal case for solar: the house produces all year even when you are away. A guide for resident and foreign owners, with a fully remote process in your language.
Solar panels in Menorca: a guide for townhouses and country homes (2026)
Clay tile roofs, protected old towns and plenty of countryside: installing solar panels in Menorca has its own rules. A practical guide for townhouses, with the Maó and Ciutadella tax rebates.
Home solar battery: what capacity you really need (7, 14 or 21 kWh)
A well-chosen battery lifts self-consumption from 60% to about 78%. In the Balearics we work with three indicative capacities: 7, 14 and 21 kWh. Here is how to know which one fits your system.
How many solar panels do I need? Size your system from your electricity bill
A simple rule for the Balearics: roughly 1 kW of capacity per 20-25 euros of monthly electricity bill. At 120 euros a month, about 5.5 kW and 12-13 panels. Worked examples inside.
How much do solar panels cost in Mallorca in 2026?
A residential solar installation in Mallorca usually costs between 5,000 and 9,800 euros depending on capacity. Here is what drives the price and how to estimate yours.