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Why Melilla is a great province for solar panels

Melilla is one of Spain's best photovoltaic scenarios: ≈ 2,938 h sun/year (AEMET Melilla), PVGIS specific yield of ≈ 1,720 kWh/kWp/year — at the level of Almería. Add an isolated island electrical system with generation cost much higher than peninsular. Economic fabric centred on commerce and services (IPSI regime instead of VAT), hospitality and public sector/administration.

Satellite data from PVGIS (European Commission) confirms for Melilla an annual global irradiation on a 35° south-tilted plane of ≈ 1,880 kWh/m² per year, with a specific yield of ≈ 1,720 kWh per installed kWp per year using standard 14 % losses. For comparison, Melilla records ≈ 2,938 sunshine hours per year according to the AEMET Climatological Normals (1981–2010 period).

How much a solar installation produces in Melilla

Installed capacity	Estimated annual yield	Covers the consumption of…
3 kWp	≈ 5,160 kWh / year	Home, 2–3 people
5 kWp	≈ 8,600 kWh / year	Average home with HVAC
8 kWp	≈ 13,760 kWh / year	Detached house with pool or EV
15 kWp	≈ 25,800 kWh / year	SME, retail or small industry
100 kWp	≈ 172,000 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 Melilla case: isolated electrical system and IPSI regime

The Melillan electrical system is completely isolated and dependent on a local thermal plant. For any consumer (residential, commercial, industrial) net savings per kWh self-consumed are proportionally greater than on the peninsula — PV ROI is among Spain's best.

The Melillan commercial sector (wholesale and retail trade, free deposits, commercial transit with Morocco) operates under special fiscal regime — IPSI (Tax on Production, Services and Importation) replaces peninsular VAT with generally lower rates. This affects the fiscal structuring of solar installations and must be managed with a specialist advisor in Melillan regime.

Melillan hospitality (city centre hotels, residential and port area) has high daytime electricity consumption curve (climate control year-round due to Mediterranean climate, kitchens, laundry). 50-200 kWp PV plants on medium hotel roof.

The public sector and administration (administrative, health, educational, military installations) concentrates an important part of Melillan electrical consumption. Public building roofs are usable surfaces for institutional self-consumption.

How much it costs to install solar panels in Melilla 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 Melilla and the province are:

Renting vs buying: comparison for Melilla

How much you can save with solar panels in Melilla

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 Melilla, a 5 kWp installation produces about 8,600 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 Melilla 2025–2026

• Municipal IBI (property tax) rebate. The Autonomous City of Melilla may apply discretionary IBI rebate for solar self-consumption under art. 74.5 LRHL. Melilla's special fiscal regime (IPSI instead of VAT, REF tax incentives for productive investments) may affect project structuring. AUREQIS does not process these rebates directly — we put you in touch with an external specialist advisor with specific experience in the Melillan fiscal regime.
• 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 Melilla

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

• Melilla
• Beni Enzar (frontera)
• Barrio del Industrial
• Zona del Puerto
• Polígono SEPES
• Cañada de Hidum
• Hipódromo
• Reina Regente

AUREQIS has two physical offices in Andalusia (Sevilla and Motril) and runs projects throughout Spain. For Melilla 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 Melilla

• 01 Is Melilla a good place for solar panels?

  It is one of Spain's best photovoltaic scenarios. It combines maximum irradiation (≈ 2,938 h sun/year, ≈ 1,720 kWh/kWp/year PVGIS — at Almería level) with an isolated electrical system dependent on local thermal plant. Every kWh self-consumed is worth proportionally more than on the peninsula. Outright payback typically <6 years in commerce and hospitality.

• 02 Do you cover Melilla if your offices are in Andalusia?

  Yes. For each Melillan project we coordinate technical team deployment via Algeciras-Melilla ferry (8 h) or Málaga-Melilla flight.

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

  Per PVGIS, a PV installation in Melilla south-facing at 32° tilt (optimal due to latitude) produces about 1,720 kWh per installed kWp per year. A 5 kWp home generates ≈ 8,600 kWh annually.

• 04 How does the IPSI regime affect a solar installation?

  Melilla's special economic-fiscal regime includes IPSI (Tax on Production, Services and Importation) instead of peninsular VAT, with generally lower rates. AUREQIS puts you in touch with an external specialist advisor with specific experience in Melillan regime.

• 05 For a residential installation or a commerce in central Melilla?

  Melillan residential (medium home of 2-4 people with climate control) has high electrical consumption due to warm climate year-round. A 4-8 kWp PV plant + heat pump for DHW and climate control can cover 60-80 % of annual consumption.

• 06 How does marine environment and salinity affect?

  Melilla is in first-line Mediterranean coast with saline environment. The Tier 1 panels we install are IEC 61701 certified (salt mist resistance) and anodised aluminium structures with A2/A4 hardware prevent corrosion.

Contact for projects in Melilla

For a free energy study and personalised proposal in Melilla:

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