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At VLR Instalaciones we offer complete photovoltaic solar panel installation solutions to make your home or business energy self-sufficient.
We work with expats and foreign homeowners across the Costa del Sol every week, whether it is your main home or a holiday home you visit a few weeks a year. Quotes and explanations are in English, we handle the Spanish paperwork for you (the installation registration and the surplus-compensation setup), and we advise you on the grants available in your area.
See what solar could save you
Recommended system, cost, yearly saving and payback, with a 25-year chart.
Our Solar Services
Solar Panel Installation
Professional installation of residential and industrial photovoltaic systems with maximum efficiency.
- Residential and commercial systems
- High-efficiency panels
- Up to 50 kW or higher
Solar Inverters and Storage
Quality inverter installation, battery storage systems and monitoring to maximize energy use.
- Single and three-phase inverters
- Battery storage systems
- Integrated monitoring
Maintenance and Cleaning
Preventive cleaning service, annual maintenance and solar component repair.
- Regular professional cleaning
- Preventive maintenance
- Component repairs
Energy Audit
Consumption analysis, personalised system design and ROI energy advisory.
- Consumption analysis
- Custom design
- ROI calculation
Residential solar options
Apartment or townhouse
A compact array of 4-6 panels sized around your daytime use: fridge, washing machine, hot water. It is the usual starting point in Málaga city, where roof or terrace space is limited.
Family home or villa
Typically 8-12 panels, sized to carry the summer air conditioning and the pool pump, the two loads that push Costa del Sol bills up between June and September.
Holiday home or EV household
Panels, a storage battery and a car charger fitted as a single system, so a house that sits empty midweek banks what it generates instead of giving it away.
Not sure which one fits your home? Run the solar calculator for a first estimate, then we confirm it on a free site survey.
Solar Technical Information
Evaluate Your Installation
We perform detailed analysis of your structure, solar orientation and electrical capacity.
- Orientation and shading analysis
- Estimated production calculation
- Roof structural evaluation
- Full feasibility study
Solar Standards Compliance
Installations in compliance with UNE-EN 61215, UNE-EN 61730 and current electrical safety regulations.
- UNE-EN 61215 (Panel efficiency)
- UNE-EN 61730 (Panel safety)
- RD 1955/2000 (Photovoltaic standards)
- Official inspection and certification
Self-consumption and surplus compensation
With self-consumption (autoconsumo), you use the energy your panels produce the moment they produce it, which is where the real saving is. On a sunny day in Málaga, that easily covers the daytime appliances, the pool pump or the air conditioning.
Any energy you do not use is fed back to the grid, and under surplus compensation (compensación simplificada) your retailer discounts it from your bill. To store that surplus for the evening instead, you add a storage battery.
We register the installation and set up surplus compensation for you. See the full process here: Registering solar panels in Andalucía
How we install your solar system
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Study and quote: we analyse your bill, your consumption and your roof (orientation, shading and structure) and give you a closed price.
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System design: we size the panels, the inverter and, if you want, the battery for your specific case.
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Installation: we fit the system in 1-2 days in most homes, using top-brand equipment.
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Registration and surplus setup: we handle all the documentation and the certificate so everything is fully legal.
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Monitoring: we set up the app so you can follow your production and savings in real time.
Areas we cover across Málaga
We are based in Málaga city and install across the whole province, from the city itself out along both sides of the Costa del Sol and inland. If your town is not listed here, ask anyway: it is almost certainly within our area.
Málaga city
Málaga Centre · Teatinos · El Limonar · Churriana · Campanillas
Western Costa del Sol
Torremolinos · Benalmádena · Fuengirola · Mijas · Marbella · Estepona
Eastern Costa del Sol and Axarquía
Rincón de la Victoria · Vélez-Málaga · Torre del Mar · Nerja
Inland Málaga
Alhaurín de la Torre · Coín · Cártama · Antequera · Ronda
Why use a registered installer
VLR Instalaciones is a registered electrical installer (instalador autorizado). That matters for solar because only a registered installer can issue the electrical certificate (boletín) your installation needs before it can be registered at all.
Without that registration there is no surplus compensation on your bill and no access to the income tax deduction or the IBI reduction, which is most of the reason people fit panels in the first place. A cheap quote from someone who cannot sign the paperwork is not a cheap installation.
It matters to your insurer too: panels and an inverter fitted by an unregistered installer are a common reason for a claim to be turned down after a fire or a storm. We size, fit, certify and register the system ourselves, so one company carries the whole job and one warranty covers it.
Book a free site survey
Every quote starts with a survey, and the survey is free and with no obligation. We come to the property, check the roof orientation, the shading and the structure, look at a recent electricity bill, and tell you what the system should be and what it will realistically produce. You get a fixed written price, in English, before anything is ordered.
Call or WhatsApp 656 531 413, or use the form on this page, and we will come back to you the same day.
Frequently Asked Questions About Solar Energy
Can't find your question? Call us - advice is free and there is no obligation.
656 531 413 →How much do solar panels cost in Málaga?
The cost of a residential solar installation in Málaga varies with power output. A typical 4-6 panel system can start from €3,500. Málaga is one of Spain's best locations for solar energy, with over 2,900 sunshine hours per year.
How much can I save on my electricity bill?
In Málaga, a well-sized installation can cover 50-80% of your electricity consumption, saving €600-1,200 per year depending on your usage.
What grants are available in Málaga?
There are income tax deductions of up to 60% and council tax (IBI) reductions that vary by municipality. We advise you on the grants available in your area.
How many panels does my home need?
It depends on your electricity consumption. For an average home in Málaga, between 4 and 10 panels are usually sufficient. We analyse your electricity bill and design the optimal installation.
Do I need planning permission?
For self-consumption installations up to 100 kW, you only need to file a prior notification with the local council. We handle all the paperwork for you.
Do solar panels work in winter or on cloudy days?
Yes. They produce less on overcast days and in winter, but Málaga has over 2,900 hours of sun a year, so a well-designed system generates well across all four seasons. The yearly average is what matters for your savings.
What maintenance do solar panels need?
Very little. An occasional clean (dust and Saharan calima are the main issue in Málaga) and a periodic check of the inverter and connections. We offer maintenance and cleaning plans to keep production at its best.
Can I charge my electric car with my panels?
Yes. With a solar-compatible charger you can top up the car using your surplus energy. We can install the panels, the battery and the car charger as a single integrated system.
Solar savings & guides
How much does it cost? See our pricing guide: How Much Do Solar Panels Cost in Málaga?
Thinking of adding a battery to your panels? Read this first: Is a Solar Battery Worth It in Spain? (2026)
Benefits of Solar Energy
Save up to 80% on electricity bill
Renewable and sustainable energy
Increases property value
Free, no-obligation quote
For planned work: installations, certificates, solar panels, EV chargers. We reply the same day.