{"id":10933,"date":"2024-04-03T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-03T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/keikengroup.com\/?p=10933"},"modified":"2026-10-21T18:25:55","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T18:25:55","slug":"complete-guide-solar-panel-installation-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/keikengroup.com\/en\/news\/complete-guide-solar-panel-installation-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"A complete guide to solar panel installation in 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Installing solar panels is a smart but significant decision. Before taking the step, it is essential to find out about the installation; being well informed before going solar will help you get a quality home solar installation.<\/p>\n<p>KEIKEN installs solar panels in Madrid. This guide shares our knowledge and experience in <a href=\"https:\/\/keikengroup.com\/en\/news\/solar-panels-add-value-property\/\"><strong>solar panel installation in Madrid<\/strong><\/a> so that you can prepare for your project.<\/p>\n<h2>Solar basics: understanding solar panels<\/h2>\n<p>Before going into the details, here are some basic concepts.<\/p>\n<h3>How solar panels work<\/h3>\n<p>Solar panels are designed to capture energy from the sun and convert it into electricity. They do so through the <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Photovoltaics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">photovoltaic<\/a> (PV) effect, which is why solar panels are often called PV panels. This is how they work, step by step:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Absorption: sunlight falls on the solar panels.<\/li>\n<li>Generation: the panels generate direct current (DC) electricity.<\/li>\n<li>Conversion: the inverter converts the DC electricity into alternating current (AC), which is what most homes and the grid use.<\/li>\n<li>Use: the inverter sends the electricity to the consumer unit, which distributes it to sockets and appliances as needed.<\/li>\n<li>Storage: with a solar battery, surplus electricity can be stored for later use.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Types of solar panel system<\/h3>\n<p>There are three types of system for <a href=\"https:\/\/keikengroup.com\/en\/news\/solar-panels-add-value-property\/\"><strong>solar panel installation in Madrid<\/strong><\/a>: grid-tied, grid-tied with battery backup, and off-grid. Each has its pros and cons, but grid-tied with battery backup is generally recommended for most homes, as it offers a good balance of benefits and cost.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Grid-tied systems are connected to the grid, which supplies power when solar generation is low, but they shut down during power cuts.<\/li>\n<li>Grid-tied systems with battery backup provide continuous power, using stored energy during power cuts or to manage peak electricity tariffs.<\/li>\n<li>Off-grid systems operate independently of the grid, giving autonomy, but often at a higher cost.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What to consider before installation<\/h2>\n<p>There are a few factors to consider before deciding on a <a href=\"https:\/\/keikengroup.com\/en\/news\/solar-panels-add-value-property\/\"><strong>solar panel installation in Madrid<\/strong><\/a> for your property.<\/p>\n<h3>Assess your energy needs<\/h3>\n<p>First, work out your current electricity consumption and consider future needs, such as an EV charger or a heat pump. You can calculate your current consumption from previous electricity bills. If that seems like too much work, a solar installation company can analyse your bills as part of an initial consultation.<\/p>\n<h3>Site assessment<\/h3>\n<p>A solar professional should assess your roof before the panels are installed, to make sure the system makes the most of the available space and sunlight and that the roof is strong enough to support the panels.<\/p>\n<h3>Regulations and permits<\/h3>\n<p>Residential solar installations must comply with local building regulations and require the relevant permits. An experienced installer handles this process and saves you the paperwork.<\/p>\n<h2>The installation process<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/keikengroup.com\/en\/news\/solar-panels-add-value-property\/\"><strong>Solar panel installation<\/strong><\/a> is straightforward with an experienced team. Technicians follow a carefully structured process designed to make going solar easy for homeowners while ensuring quality and regulatory compliance. This is what you can expect from a reliable solar installer:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>an initial assessment, using satellite imagery, to prepare the quotation<\/li>\n<li>a system design tailored to your home&#8217;s needs<\/li>\n<li>compliance with building regulations and the necessary permits<\/li>\n<li>installation of the system by the company&#8217;s technicians, often in a single day<\/li>\n<li>testing and supervision of the grid connection to make sure it works correctly<\/li>\n<li>a final walk-through to explain how the system works and answer any questions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Financing and incentives<\/h2>\n<p>Solar panels are an investment that pays you back: they save money on your electricity bill and pay for themselves within a few years. There are several financing options for solar installations, and solar panels may be eligible for grants and tax incentives.<\/p>\n<h2>Key points<\/h2>\n<p>At KEIKEN we offer an initial consultation to help homeowners and businesses decide whether solar panels are worth the investment, and we install solar panels on residential and commercial properties in Madrid and the surrounding area. Call +34 910 577 254 or <a href=\"https:\/\/keikengroup.com\/en\/contact\/\">contact us<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How solar panels work, the types of system, what to check before installing and what the installation process involves: a practical guide for homeowners in Madrid.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":5738,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[74],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-10933","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-energy-efficiency"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/keikengroup.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10933","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/keikengroup.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/keikengroup.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/keikengroup.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/keikengroup.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10933"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/keikengroup.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10933\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11799,"href":"https:\/\/keikengroup.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10933\/revisions\/11799"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/keikengroup.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5738"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/keikengroup.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10933"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/keikengroup.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10933"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/keikengroup.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=10933"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}