Aerothermal for Domestic Hot Water (DHW): The good, the bad and what they don’t tell you
Everything you need to know about hot water aerothermal: the best, the worst and how to integrate it with your solar installation. Practical and straightforward information.
Solar Thermal with Solar Panels? Real Opinions and Keys For Your Home
Is it worth installing aerothermal energy if you already have solar panels? We explain the best and the worst of this combination, how to get the most out of it and what to take into account to save more and live better with renewable energy.
Examples of energy communities in Girona: real projects and benefits
Brief explanation of what an energy community is and why Girona is becoming a reference in collective self-consumption.
What is a Renewable Energy Community (REC) and how is it different from a CHP?
A Renewable Energy Community (REC) promotes local clean energy projects with social and environmental benefits. Find out how they differ from RECs.
Mandatory installation of electric vehicle charging stations by January 2023
Non-residential buildings must be equipped with charging points for electric vehicles.
How to care for an electric car battery
Learn about the measures that should be taken into account to extend the useful life of your electric vehicle.
Catalonia exceeds 100,000 electric cars: what does it mean for charging points?
the electric car boom in catalonia boosts demand for private charging points. find out why now is the ideal time to install one in your home or business.
Can I install a recharging point on the street?
No, a private individual cannot install a recharging point on the public highway on his own. These points depend on municipal permits and are usually managed by municipalities or concessionary companies. However, there are alternatives and aids to have your own charger or to request the installation in your area.
The Esteve-Fernández family opted for solar self-consumption in their high-consumption home. Today, their electricity bill has dropped by 90 %.
The Riera family was looking for a comprehensive solution to eliminate their dependence on gas and electricity from the grid. Today, thanks to a hybrid aerothermal and photovoltaic system, they enjoy bill-free heating, cooling and hot water for most of the year.
The Martí-Clavé couple decided to take advantage of the complete renovation of their apartment to replace the old electric heating system with an efficient and sustainable solution.
A meat company in Banyoles has replaced its diesel boilers with industrial aerothermics, reducing its energy costs by 70% and 22 tons of CO₂ per year.
What is the maintenance of solar panels?
Residential PV systems have several advantages. Even so, good maintenance is required to avoid sudden inconveniences.
Recycling of solar panels in Girona
In Girona, solar panels must be recycled at municipal clean points or through authorized waste management companies. If you replace your installation, the installation company is obliged by law to remove and recycle the old panels. About 90% of the materials (glass, aluminum, silicon and metals) can be recovered and reused.
Types of maintenance of solar installations: preventive, corrective and predictive.
The maintenance of a solar installation is not optional if you want to ensure its performance and durability. In this guide we explain the main types of maintenance, what tasks each one includes and how to choose the ideal plan for your installation.
Floods in industrial solar installations: protocols, recovery and prevention
Floods can put an industrial solar installation at serious risk. What to do step by step: how to act safely, how to recover equipment such as inverters, batteries and panels, what damages affect the warranty and what preventive measures you should take.
Taxation of leasing land for solar farms
Renting a plot of land for a solar farm in Girona is taxed as real estate capital if you only lease the land, while if you decide to exploit the plant yourself, the income is considered economic activity. In both cases, you must charge VAT on the invoices and be registered in the census of entrepreneurs, although you will normally
Can you be fined for installing solar panels without permits?
Yes, installing solar panels without requesting a building permit or complying with the regulations can result in fines ranging from 300 € to 6,000 €, in addition to the obligation to dismantle the installation, lose subsidies or not be able to compensate surpluses.
Plan for the promotion of electric vehicles in Catalonia 2025-2030: keys and opportunities
The new plan of Catalonia mobilizes more than 1,400 million € to promote the electric car. In Fotovol we help you to install recharging points with public aid.
Energy Communities Regulations
regulations of energy communities in Spain and Europe: what laws regulate them, what figures exist (RECs and PPAs) and how they benefit citizens and municipalities.
