Solar Panels

Posted: Thu Mar 3, 2022 8:10am

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Johnny Mac

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Any suggestions/recommendations on the worth of fitting solar panels to my property in Cabo…

Cost?

Number of panels to produce enough power?

Would it cover electric bills?

Etc… any other pointer/pitfalls from owners that have already took plunge let me know..

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Regards John/Helen

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Posted: Thu Mar 3, 2022 9:46am

Darro

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Posted: Thu Mar 3, 2022 9:46am

Too wooly a question to answer meaningfully, what's "enough power" to you might be twice as much as for the next man or not enough to scratch tbe surface for another!
Yes with solar you can if you want go completely off grid and eliminate all bills but for that you will need a system which includes batteries capable of storing all the power you might need during the hours of darkness and on dull or rainy days.
Dependant on your own usage that could cost upwards of say €8-10k so based on your current bills how long will it take to achieve payback on that sort of capital outlay?

All other schemes retains will retain a connection to the grid and the potential for bills even if they are only standing charges, and IVA of course.

For some idea of systems and prices have a look here.

www.todoensolar.com

These are all prices for DIY though and turnkey projects could add thousands to those.

If you're serious then I throughly recommend the Solar Electricty Handbook 2021 Edition which is available from Amazon.es, it's a goldmine of practical information and €20 well spent!

You'll learn so much more than you possibly ever could from finger in the wind questions on forums!

Posted: Thu Mar 3, 2022 10:55am

Cheryl

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Posted: Thu Mar 3, 2022 10:55am

I think that the lack of solar systems in evidence in such a sunny country speaks volumes although I did read a post somewhere that there are now better incentives available but I have not looked into it. Solar water heaters are more common.

Posted: Thu Mar 3, 2022 11:07am

Johnny Mac

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Posted: Thu Mar 3, 2022 11:07am

Cheryl wrote on Thu Mar 3, 2022 10:55am:
I think that the lack of solar systems in evidence in such a sunny country speaks volumes although I did read a post somewhere that there are now better incentives available but I have not looked into it. Solar water heaters are more common.

Thank you