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28 Jan 2025 9:17 AM by GuyT Star rating. 514 posts Send private message

Hi...I was wondering whether anyone had any luck with solar panel subsidies. A couple of years ago a solar panel company fixed us up with panels, batteries and heat pump. The idea was that we qualified for subsidies. We were even referred to a "lawyer" who would manage the subsidy applications.

While I'm happy with the installation...we've never had any luck with getting any of the subsidies...there was a never-ending list of questions needing more information...some technical, some simple like proof of planning permission...always something... which always ended up with the subsidy being rejected. One large solar panel company told me that they have NEVER EVER had a subsidy approved, lol. 

So, anyone had any luck...any clues...???





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01 Feb 2025 11:57 AM by acer Star rating. 1537 posts Send private message

Not wishing to be unkind but I would be amazed if you did - who was supposed to provide this?



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01 Feb 2025 2:12 PM by GuyT Star rating. 514 posts Send private message

Well, I'm as cynical as the next...but 1. The solar panel subsidies are widely publicised in Spain and EU wide...2. I contracted with a solar panel subsidy installer...there are plenty on-line...3. My Extremadura Junta kept updating me via my digital ID on my subsidy progress...it's not as if he was a Nigerian prince...4. and as said, I was referred to "subvenciones avogado" who charged me a substantial fee to snag any issues...it's not as if the entire narrative is a figment of my imagination.

It is just that everything kept grinding to a halt...a problem with tradesmen, etc...not only in Spain by any means. It was quite a large installation...the panels, batteries and heat exchanger cost north of €40k...so while I'll probably end up chalking it up to experience...i'd still like to have a stab at re-applying for my subsidies...the work was all done and paid for...it seems "unfair" lol.

 

 





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02 Feb 2025 8:30 AM by acer Star rating. 1537 posts Send private message

I love Spain and the Spanish people but these days if I'm buying anything I try to ensure the discount or subsidy is deducted from the purchase when made.  In my experience there is no realistic Consumer Protection.  Once you part with your cash you are on your own.

In all honesty I probably should not have made my comment as I know nothing about Solar panel subsidies in Spain.  But I do know neighbours who've had systems installed w/o and mention of them being part of the deal.  But our place is in Murcia, perhaps it's a regional thing?

Occasionally recently there seem to be deals which are for EU nationals only?

I reckon in general local retailers in Spain are amazingly honest and great to do business with, but most big companies, banks, property sales people, solicitors, town halls are invariably a different matter.  But that's just my experience.



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17 Feb 2025 6:36 PM by GuyT Star rating. 514 posts Send private message

this is odd...i got a reply to my query from Phyllis...but when i look for it...it's gone.

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