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Spanish electricity bills and solar quotes are filled with technical jargon. La configuración óptima depende de su consumo real, la orientación del tejado, las necesidades de batería y la elección de la tarifa de exportación adecuada.
How to use this glossary
Spanish electricity bills, solar panel quotations, and utility contracts contain technical, regulatory, and linguistic terms that can be confusing for property owners. This glossary explains these terms in plain English, allowing you to audit quotes, evaluate tariffs, and make informed choices.
Solar installation terms
The practice of consuming the electricity generated by your solar panels directly in your home, rather than importing it from the electrical grid.
The hardware unit that converts the Direct Current (DC) electricity generated by your panels into Alternating Current (AC) electricity, which is used by your home appliances.
A financial billing mechanism where your exported solar energy is converted into a euro cash balance to offset future bills.
The official Spanish certificate signed by a licensed technician confirming that your electrical installation complies with safety regulations.
The unique 20 or 22-character alphanumeric code identifying your property’s electricity supply connection. It always starts with “ES”.
The maximum electrical capacity (in kW) you can draw from the grid simultaneously. You pay a fixed daily standing charge based on this value.
The legal mechanism in Spain where electricity suppliers credit your monthly bill for the surplus solar energy you feed back into the grid.
Further assistance
If you are confused by terminology in your solar quote or electricity contract, upload your documents to Costa Solar Guide. For electricity tariff switching and post-install bill optimisation, we work alongside weSwitchSpain to find the best tariff matching your consumption.