Surge Protection in Málaga
Protect your home and electronic equipment from voltage spikes. Mandatory for new installations under the new REBT 2026 regulations. Quick and affordable installation.
What are Power Surges?
A power surge (or voltage spike) is a sudden increase in voltage that exceeds the normal 230V supply. It lasts only a fraction of a second but can cause serious damage to anything plugged in.
Common causes include:
- Lightning strikes — even nearby ones can induce surges in the power lines
- Grid switching by the electricity company
- Industrial equipment starting or stopping nearby
- Power restoration after a blackout
- Faults in the electricity distribution network
The damage is often immediate and irreversible: fried circuit boards, blown power supplies, corrupted hard drives. Modern electronics are particularly vulnerable because they contain sensitive microprocessors and circuits.
Types of Protection
Type 1 (Lightning)
Type 2 (Grid Surges)
Type 3 (Sensitive Equipment)
Mandatory under REBT 2026
New Regulation, Affordable Protection
The new Spanish electrical regulations (REBT 2026) make surge protection mandatory for all new installations and significant modifications. This reflects the growing reliance on sensitive electronic equipment in modern homes.
The good news? A Type 2 surge protector is an affordable investment, typically costing between €100 and €200 installed. Compare that to the cost of replacing a TV (€500-2,000), a computer (€800-2,000) or a solar inverter (€1,000-2,000).
Read more about the new regulations: New REBT 2026: What changes for electrical installations in Spain
Especially Important in Málaga
Autumn Storms and Grid Instability
Málaga's autumn storms can be intense, with frequent lightning. While direct strikes on residential buildings are uncommon, surges induced in power lines by nearby lightning are a real and regular risk.
In rural and semi-rural areas of Málaga province, the electricity grid can also be less stable, with more frequent voltage fluctuations and power cuts. Surge protection is particularly advisable in these areas.
Essential for Solar and EV
If you have solar panels, the inverter is the most expensive and sensitive component of your system. A single surge can destroy it, costing €1,000-2,000 to replace.
Similarly, EV chargers contain sensitive electronics that are vulnerable to voltage spikes. Protecting these investments with a €100-200 surge protector is simply common sense.