Solar advice for homeowners in Málaga & the Costa del Sol
Thinking about solar? Let’s make it clear.
We help you decide whether solar makes sense for your home, understand installer quotes and work out whether you need a battery.
Get clear, free advice from Costa Solar Guide. If you’re ready to take the next step, we can help you find a local installer.
Free advice. No obligation to install.
Where are you with solar?
Start with the help you need today.
I’m thinking about solar
Find out what to consider for your home, your electricity use and your budget. You do not need a quote to get started.
Get free solar adviceI already have a quote
Get help understanding the price, what is included and which questions to ask before paying a deposit.
Get my quote checkedI already have solar panels
Make sense of your electricity bills and check whether your electricity plan still suits your home.
Get help with my solar billsHow we help
From “where do I start?” to a clear next step.
Tell us about your home
Share where it is, how you use it and what you want to know. Have a quote or a recent electricity bill? You can include it.
We review your information
We help you understand your options, highlight questions to ask and explain anything that needs a closer look.
You choose what happens next
Use the advice to compare your options. If you want help finding an installer, we can discuss a local introduction.
Practical answers to your questions
- Does the proposed system suit the way I use my home?
- What does this quote include — and what is missing?
- Would a battery be useful for me?
- Who takes care of the installation paperwork?
- What should I check on my electricity plan?
We provide advice and introductions. Your installer carries out the site survey, technical design and installation.
Let’s start with your home
Get free solar advice
Tell us a little about your property and your question. We’ll review your details and get in touch to help you understand your next step.
You don’t need to know the technical terms. Start with what you know.
How is it free?
We may receive a referral fee from a partner installer if we introduce you. You are free to choose any installer, with no obligation to go ahead.
How we are fundedPrefer to read first?
Start with a question. Explore the detail when you need it.
How does solar work?
The basics, explained step by step.
How much do solar panels cost?
What affects the price of an installation.
Do I need a battery?
Understand your options before buying one.
How do I choose an installer?
What to ask and what to look out for.
What about a holiday home?
Things to consider if you are away for part of the year.
What happens to unused electricity?
How credits for electricity sent to the grid work.
More solar guides
- Physical batteries and virtual battery plans
- Solar for homes with pools
- Solar panels during a power cut
- Solar panels and air conditioning
- Choosing an electricity plan after solar
- Missing solar credits on your bill
- Fixed and variable rates for unused solar electricity
- A checklist for your solar quote
- Solar terms in plain English
Advice for your area
A few things you might be wondering
What does Costa Solar Guide do?
We help homeowners understand their solar options before making a decision. We can review an installer quote, explain battery choices and help you identify questions to ask. If you need an installer, we may be able to introduce you to a local partner. We provide information and introductions; the installer is responsible for the site survey, technical design and installation.
Is your advice really free?
Yes. Our initial solar check and practical quote review are free. We may receive a referral fee from a partner installer if we introduce you. You are free to choose your own installer, and there is no obligation to go ahead with an installation.
Can you help if I do not have a quote yet?
Yes. Tell us about your home, how you use it and what you want to know. A recent electricity bill helps us understand your starting point. You do not need to know how many panels you want or whether you need a battery before getting in touch.
Can you help with a holiday home?
Yes. We help owners of permanent homes and holiday homes in Málaga, Axarquía and the Costa del Sol. Let us know when the property is occupied and whether it has a pool, air conditioning or other large electricity uses, so we can take those into account.
I already have solar panels. Can you help with my bills?
We can help you understand what to check on your electricity bill, including charges for electricity you buy and credits for unused solar electricity sent to the grid. For electricity plan comparisons and switching, we work alongside weSwitchSpain. For faults or repairs, contact your installer.
Looking for a better electricity plan? For comparisons and switching, we work alongside weSwitchSpain.