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With more than 3,000 hours of sunshine a year, the Region of Murcia is one of the best places in Spain to make the switch to solar, and it's not just energy companies cashing in. Homeowners across the Region are increasingly fitting panels to their roofs and balconies to bring their electricity bills down, and there are several grants, deductions and tax breaks available to help cover the cost.

 

There aren't currently any open calls for direct government grants towards solar installations, although plenty of residents took advantage of EU funding through the Next Generation programme while it was available.

 

What's still on the table for individuals is a regional income tax deduction, worth up to 50% of the installation cost, capped at €7,000. There's also a national deduction available, although the amount depends on how much the installation improves the property's energy efficiency.

 

Local councils can offer their own incentives too, and it's worth checking with yours directly. According to the Tax Agency of the Region of Murcia, Albudeite offers a 50% discount on property tax for three years, rising to 75% for large families, while Librilla offers a 30% discount over five years. Depending on the municipality, homeowners may also be able to claim a reduction of up to 95% on the ICIO, the tax charged on construction and building works.

 

Electricity bills in Spain have been climbing for years, and going solar remains one of the most effective ways to take back control of your costs. Generating your own power means drawing less from the grid, and for a lot of households that translates into a real drop in monthly bills.

 

Ecocorp Solar's speciality is battery storage and this a system that can make a huge difference to household savings. Instead of sending unused energy back to the grid, a good battery system lets you store it and use it yourself later, whether that's in the evening or on a cloudy day.

 

A recent installation the team completed in Sorbas, Almería shows exactly what's possible: a neatly designed rooftop system paired with an Atmoce 7kW battery, giving the homeowner genuine energy independence and long term savings.

 

As an official Atmoce Prestige Installer, Ecocorp is certified to fit some of the best storage technology on the market. The team is friendly, experienced and multilingual, which makes a real difference for expats across Almería, Murcia, Granada, Málaga and Alicante. And despite the quality of the equipment, pricing stays refreshingly reasonable.

 

If you're curious what solar could do for your home, get in touch with Ecocorp Solar for a no-obligation quote: