Photovoltaic panels for businesses in Girona
Reduce your electricity cost and stabilize your OPEX with a PV plant from 30-200 kW. Technical and financial study, average ROI 3-5 years, ICAEN processing and surplus compensation.
In today’s economic environment, electricity cannot be treated as an uncontrollable variable cost. An industrial photovoltaic plant is a high-yield financial asset that structurally reduces the cost per kWh.
At Fotovol we specialize in industrial solar engineering for companies in the province of Girona, developing projects from 30 kW to more than 500 kW, custom-designed to improve operating margin (EBITDA) and provide real protection against the volatility of the electricity pool.
Specialization by industrial sectors in the province
Agri-food and Meat Sector
We design high-power systems to meet the critical and constant daytime energy demand in cold storage facilities and processing plants (very common in areas such as Gironès and Garrotxa), achieving immediate savings of between 40% and 70% in energy costs.
Industrial Buildings and Logistics Centers
We carry out installations under the Low Voltage Electrotechnical Regulation (REBT), with advanced SCADA monitoring systems by string and industrial grade protections prepared for demanding environments.
Tourism and Hospitality Sector
We design solar plants for large areas and hotel complexes on the Costa Brava, absorbing the peak seasonal consumption in summer and increasing the value of the real estate asset.
Detailed engineering: Quarter-hour analysis and roof preservation
Unlike commercial budgets based on adapted residential roofs, an industrial project requires analytical rigor and construction safety:
Load Curve Study
We analyze the fiscal meter's historical data in 15-minute intervals (quarter-hourly curve) across tariff periods (P1 to P6). This allows us to precisely size the plant, avoid grid feed-in surcharges, and design peak shaving strategies.
Integrated Structural Calculation
The roof is a critical element of your building. Before installing a single panel, we calculate the static and dynamic loads according to the Spanish Building Code (CTE), ensuring that the fixings to sandwich panels, corrugated metal sheets, or flat roofs maintain waterproofing and withstand local mechanical stresses.
Financial viability, ROI and investment modalities
A well-designed project in Girona has a real payback period of between 3 and 5 years, paving the way for more than two decades of electricity at virtually zero cost (useful life of industrial components exceeding 30 years).
We analyze the most efficient access method for your finance department:
- CAPEX (Own Investment): Maximum long-term economic return, with the right to accelerated depreciation in Corporate Income Tax for investments in renewable energy.
- PPA (Power Purchase Agreement): Project execution without initial investment. The company only pays for the energy consumed at a fixed, agreed price, much lower than that of the commercial grid, preserving cash flow.
Comprehensive incentive management before the ICAEN
We don’t burden your team with bureaucracy. We handle all the technical paperwork with the ICAEN (Catalan Energy Institute), manage the Energy Saving Certificates (CAE), and provide the documentation required by the local councils to apply for the corresponding IAE, IBI, and ICIO tax breaks in your municipality.
How we work
Initial study (5 days)
We analyze your hourly consumption, contracted power and available surface area. Our team prepares a technical report with production simulation, savings and return on investment.
Customized technical proposal
We present you a detailed project with electrical dimensioning, execution plan and economic report, complying with RD 244/2019 and REBT. Includes 3D modeling of the roof and estimation of annual performance according to climatic data of Girona.
Certified installation
We assemble with approved industrial equipment and oversized wiring for maximum durability. The process is normally completed in 3 - 10 days, depending on the power.
Legalization and compensation of surpluses
We take care of all the procedures before the Generalitat de Catalunya, Endesa Distribución, Iberdrola Empresas or Naturgy, to register your installation in the self-consumption registry and activate the compensation of surpluses or zero discharge.
Monitoring and maintenance
With our remote control platform you will be able to follow production, consumption and system status in real time. Includes annual revisions, cleaning, checking of strings and protections, and priority support with 24 h response times in the province of Girona.
As a company associated with UNEF, and the Gremi d’Instal-ladors de Girona, we guarantee that our installations meet the highest standards of the solar sector in Spain.
Real-life examples of solar installations in Girona
Having real-world examples helps to understand the impact an industrial photovoltaic installation can have in Girona. Below, we showcase some projects developed for companies in various sectors within the province. Each commercial solar system is custom-designed according to the company’s consumption profile, activity, and available space.
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Do you want to assess the generation potential of your industrial roof?
Contact our technical office in Girona and request a preliminary 5-day energy audit based on your actual consumption pattern.
What our customers say
¡Los operarios muy profesionales, limpios y pulidos, se nota que saben lo que se hacen!
Además, prepararon los papeles y me guiaron en todo momento para realizar la solicitud de la subvención del Plan Moves III.
¡Buena gestión administrativa para todos los trámites de legalización!
We are close to you
Only 40 km away from Girona, Fotovol guarantees quick trips for installations, technical visits and maintenance.
Schedule
Mon -Thurs: 9:00-18:00
Fri: 9:00-15:00
How to go to Fotovol
Going by car
41°57'14.5 "N 3°03'58.2 "E
Frequently asked questions about industrial self-consumption in Girona
How much does it cost to install solar panels in a company in Girona?
The price depends on the size of the installation and the company’s consumption. As a reference, an average industrial installation of 50 kWp is around €45,000, including engineering, materials, installation and legalization. From there, savings can exceed €15,000 per year, with an estimated payback of 3 to 5 years.
What regulations govern industrial self-consumption in Catalonia?
The projects are governed by Royal Decree 244/2019, which regulates the modalities of self-consumption, and by the REBT (Low Voltage Electrotechnical Regulation).
In Catalonia, in addition, the guidelines of the ICAEN (Institut Català d’Energia) and municipal ordinances on licenses and local taxes such as ICIO are applied.
Can I sell the surplus energy to the grid?
Yes, if you choose the self-consumption mode with compensated surpluses, you will be able to feed the energy not consumed into the grid and obtain a monthly financial compensation in your electricity bill.
At FOTOVOL we manage the entire process with your distribution company (Endesa Distribución, Iberdrola Empresas or Naturgy), ensuring that the process is legalized correctly.
What is the return on an industrial photovoltaic installation?
In Girona, thanks to its excellent solar radiation (more than 3,000 hours/year), the return on investment (ROI) is between 3 and 5 years, depending on the consumption pattern.
From that moment on, the savings are pure profit, with a useful life of more than 25 years for the solar panels and production guarantees of more than 80% in the long term.
Does the photovoltaic installation affect my company's production?
No. The installation is done without stopping the activity and at times compatible with your operation.
Our technicians plan the work to minimize any interference and ensure the electrical and structural safety of the roof.
What maintenance does an industrial self-consumption system require?
Maintenance is minimal but key to ensuring performance:
- Cleaning of modules 1-2 times a year.
- Review of connections, inverters and protections.
- Continuous remote monitoring (automatic alerts).
FOTOVOL offers preventive and corrective maintenance of solar panels, with response times of 24 h in the province of Girona.
What surface area does an industrial photovoltaic installation require?
Approximately 6 to 8 m² are required for each kWp installed. For example, a 50 kWp installation requires between 300 and 400 m² of free roof, although the design is adjusted to the type of roof (sandwich panel, fiber cement, pitched structure, etc.).
What documentation and permits are required?
We take care of the whole process:
- Technical report or approved project.
- Building permit or prior communication at the city hall.
- Legalization before the ICAEN and the electricity distribution company.
- Registration in the registry of self-consumption of the Generalitat de Catalunya.
- Management of IAE / ICIO bonuses and Next Generation subsidies.