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Why Madrid is a great province for solar panels

Madrid is Spain's largest market for solar self-consumption by volume, with ≈ 2,769 sunshine hours per year (AEMET Retiro) — more than any central European capital. Four segments concentrate most of the opportunity: single-family residential in the Northwest Sierra (Las Rozas, Pozuelo, Majadahonda, Boadilla), 24/7 logistics in Mercamadrid, Coslada and the Henares Corridor, corporate offices in Cuatro Torres, AZCA, Castellana and Las Tablas, and the datacentre cluster positioning Madrid as a key European hub (Alcobendas, San Sebastián de los Reyes, Meco, Coslada).

Satellite data from PVGIS (European Commission) confirms for Madrid an annual global irradiation on a 35° south-tilted plane of ≈ 1,750 kWh/m² per year, with a specific yield of ≈ 1,610 kWh per installed kWp per year using standard 14 % losses. For comparison, Madrid records ≈ 2,769 sunshine hours per year according to the AEMET Climatological Normals (1981–2010 period).

How much a solar installation produces in Madrid

Installed capacity	Estimated annual yield	Covers the consumption of…
3 kWp	≈ 4,830 kWh / year	Home, 2–3 people
5 kWp	≈ 8,050 kWh / year	Average home with HVAC
8 kWp	≈ 12,880 kWh / year	Detached house with pool or EV
15 kWp	≈ 24,150 kWh / year	SME, retail or small industry
100 kWp	≈ 161,000 kWh / year	Industrial warehouse, oil mill, mid-size hotel

The average Spanish household consumes 3,487 kWh per year according to IDAE (SPAHOUSEC III study), so even a small installation comfortably covers domestic consumption and surplus is offset on the bill under Royal Decree 244/2019.

The Madrid case: Sierra chalets, 24/7 logistics and datacentres

Northwest Sierra single-family residential (Las Rozas, Pozuelo de Alarcón, Majadahonda, Boadilla del Monte, Villanueva del Pardillo, Galapagar, Torrelodones) concentrates the largest national market of homes with high electrical consumption: wide climate control, pool, elevator, EV garage. Typical installations range 8–20 kWp + heat pump + EV charger. IBI rebates applicable under art. 74.5 LRHL per each municipality's fiscal ordinance.

Henares Corridor logistics (Coslada, San Fernando de Henares, Torrejón, Alcalá, Meco) and Mercamadrid are 24/7 operation nodes with warehouse roofs of 5,000–20,000 m². Leveraging that surface with 500 kWp to 2 MW plants means electricity bill reductions of hundreds of thousands of euros annually — and with AUREQIS renting the investment does not eat into CIRBE or tie up banking lines.

Corporate offices in Cuatro Torres, AZCA, Castellana, Las Tablas and Méndez Álvaro have sustained daytime electricity consumption perfect for self-consumption. For singular buildings (small but central roofs), the PV + heat pump + ESG reporting combination is decisive for LEED and BREEAM certifications.

The Madrid datacentre cluster (Alcobendas, San Sebastián de los Reyes, Meco, Coslada) demands absolute electrical continuity. Combination of PV self-consumption + backup systems (UPS + generator) + carbon footprint strategy: three pillars where AUREQIS provides integral design.

How much it costs to install solar panels in Madrid in 2026

With AUREQIS, upfront cost is €0. The model is renting: we finance, install, legalise and maintain the entire system in exchange for a fixed monthly fee calibrated to be equal to or lower than the fixed part of your current electricity bill.

If you wanted to buy the system outright without renting, market ranges for a turnkey installation in Madrid and the province are:

Renting vs buying: comparison for Madrid

How much you can save with solar panels in Madrid

Average Spanish household electricity spend was €47.80 per month in Q2 2024 (CNMC Households Panel), with an average household price of €0.24/kWh including taxes in H2 2024 (CNMC retail supervision).

In Madrid, a 5 kWp installation produces about 8,050 kWh per year. With a consumption pattern aligned with sunshine hours (appliances, HVAC, hot water), self-consumption covers virtually all annual residential electricity use; surplus is offset on the bill under RD 244/2019. Typical net savings are between 50 % and 70 % of annual cost for an average home.

Grants and rebates in Madrid 2025–2026

• Municipal IBI (property tax) rebate. Madrid City Council and the main Northwest Sierra councils have approved discretionary IBI rebates for solar self-consumption under art. 74.5 LRHL. Percentages and duration vary between municipalities — those of the premium residential belt are usually between 25 % and 50 %. The Community of Madrid adds proper incentives via the Energy Foundation. AUREQIS does not process these rebates directly — we put you in touch with an external specialist advisor.
• ICIO works tax rebate. Town councils may apply rebates of up to 95 % on the Construction, Installations and Works Tax under art. 103.2.b of the Local Treasury Law.
• INEA Programme (Junta de Andalucía). Energy efficiency incentives managed by the Andalusian Energy Agency (Order of 24 April 2025, BOJA). →
• RD 477/2021 — National self-consumption programme. In force with an execution deadline of 30 June 2026. BOE.
• IRPF (income tax) deduction (RDL 19/2021). Allows recovery of 20–60 % of cost depending on the works and the certified energy improvement. Agencia Tributaria.

Important: AUREQIS does not directly handle the documentation processing for these grants and rebates — our focus is design, installation, technical legalisation and maintenance. We put you in touch with a trusted external specialist who handles the application and follow-up that applies to your case.

What the installation process looks like

1. Free energy study. We analyse your bill, your roof and your consumption pattern. We present a proposal with a fixed monthly fee and a 25-year savings plan.
2. Technical legalisation. Technical project, declaration, connection with the utility and self-consumption registry with the regional government. We handle everything.
3. Installation. 1–3 days for a home, 1–3 weeks for industry. In-house technicians.
4. Commissioning and monitoring. App for real-time production and consumption.
5. Maintenance throughout the contract. Cleaning, inverter inspection, insurance and technical support included.

Technology and warranties

Bloomberg Tier 1 panels (Jinko, LONGi, Trina, JA Solar, Canadian Solar) with efficiencies above 21 % and linear performance warranty ≥ 84 % at 25 years. Huawei, SMA, Fronius or Solis inverters with Wi-Fi monitoring. Anodised aluminium structures sized for warm climate and coastal environment where applicable (IEC 61701 certification against salt mist).

For industry we can integrate electrical backup systems and combine PV with heat pumps to multiply HVAC savings.

Service areas in Madrid

We cover the entire region with a dedicated technical team deployed per project from our Andalusian offices. We work with clients in:

• Madrid capital
• Móstoles
• Alcalá de Henares
• Fuenlabrada
• Getafe
• Leganés
• Alcorcón
• Pozuelo de Alarcón
• Las Rozas
• Majadahonda
• Boadilla del Monte
• Alcobendas
• San Sebastián de los Reyes
• Pinto
• Valdemoro
• Aranjuez
• Coslada
• Torrejón de Ardoz
• Parla
• Galapagar
• Villanueva del Pardillo
• San Fernando de Henares

AUREQIS has two physical offices in Andalusia (Sevilla and Motril) and runs projects throughout Spain. For Madrid we coordinate design, technical legalisation and installation with in-house personnel deployed for the entire works execution. For studies and follow-up maintenance, contact our national number 900 264 644.

Frequently asked questions about solar panels in Madrid

• 01 Do you cover Madrid if your offices are in Andalusia?

  Yes. AUREQIS operates with two physical offices in Andalusia (Sevilla and Motril, Granada) and executes projects throughout Spain. Madrid is one of our main markets by volume. For residential projects, logistics, corporate or datacentre, we deploy a dedicated technical team for the entire works execution.

• 02 How many sunshine hours does Madrid have per year?

  Madrid has about 2,769 sunshine hours per year at the AEMET Retiro station, per the 1981–2010 Climatological Normals. It is a very high figure — more than any central European capital — thanks to the dry continental climate. PVGIS irradiation on 35° tilted plane is ≈ 1,750 kWh/m²/year.

• 03 How much does a solar installation produce in Madrid?

  Per PVGIS, a PV installation in Madrid Community south-facing at 35° tilt produces about 1,610 kWh per installed kWp per year. A 5 kWp home generates ≈ 8,050 kWh annually. For Northwest Sierra chalets with high consumption through climate control + pool + EV, typical sizing 10–15 kWp + heat pump.

• 04 Is my chalet in Las Rozas, Pozuelo or Majadahonda a good candidate?

  Especially. Western Madrid premium single-family residential combines wide roof surface (usually south or southwest facing), high electrical consumption (ducted climate control, pool, heat pump, EV charger) and attractive municipal IBI rebate. With AUREQIS renting, a 10–15 kWp plant + heat pump transforms the monthly bill without initial outlay.

• 05 Does self-consumption make sense in a Henares Corridor logistics warehouse?

  It is one of Spain's best industrial scenarios. The logistics warehouses of Coslada, San Fernando, Torrejón, Alcalá and Meco have 5,000–20,000 m² roofs available for PV, 24/7 operation, and growing carbon footprint requirements in contracts. Typical plants 500 kWp to 2 MW.

• 06 Who processes the IBI rebate from Madrid City Council and regional aid?

  AUREQIS handles design, installation, technical legalisation and maintenance. Documentation processing for the IBI rebate before Madrid City Council or any community municipality, regional aid via the Madrid Energy Foundation, or national (RD 477/2021, IRPF deduction) is not done by us directly — we put you in touch with an external specialist advisor.

Contact for projects in Madrid

For a free energy study and personalised proposal in Madrid:

Phone: 900 264 644 · Email: hola@aureqis.com
Hours: Monday to Friday, 10:00–14:00 and 17:00–20:00