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Guides and tips on solar energy, batteries and self-consumption in Mallorca and Menorca.

Mediterranean house lit at dusk with the garden and pool in the foreground
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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.

29 July 2026
Installer checking solar panels on a pitched roof with the sea in the background
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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.

29 July 2026
Rooftops of Mediterranean houses with solar panels in a Balearic town
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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.

29 July 2026
Street of whitewashed houses in a Menorca town under a clear sky
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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.

29 July 2026
White Mediterranean villa with a pool and palm trees on a sunny day
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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.

29 July 2026
Solar panels installed on the roof of a Mediterranean house
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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.

19 June 2026