Ibiza school solar could cut home bills by €300 a year

A home near CEIP Sant Jordi in Sant Josep de sa Talaia, Ibiza, could save an estimated 300 euros a year on electricity: applications to share the school’s rooftop solar power remain open until 9 November. Households and small businesses can apply if their electricity supply is within five kilometres of the school. The Balearic government says the scheme is run by the Balearic Energy Institute.

Solar power without your own panels

The scheme, known as shared self-consumption, lets participants use power generated on the school roof without installing or paying for their own panels. Electricity is shared through the grid, with surplus power credited on participants’ bills.

The installation has a capacity of 40 kW. Sant Josep de sa Talaia council has 13 kW, leaving 27 kW for households and businesses. The planned allocation is one kW per home and three kW per business, though small businesses with low electricity use can request one kW. No more than nine kW is available for business use.

What it costs and how to apply

Participation costs 100 euros a year for each kW allocated, including VAT. That can be paid in one instalment or two half-yearly payments. For a home allocated one kW, the government estimates a saving of 300 euros a year on its electricity bill.

If demand exceeds the available capacity, vulnerable households get priority. Other applications are ranked by when complete, correct documents are submitted. Applications can be made through the Balearic Energy Institute’s website or in person at an Energy Transition Office. Applicants need documents including proof of identity, an electricity bill, the property’s cadastral record and proof that they hold the bank account.

Topics: Environment · Palma

Source: Europa Press / Mallorca.com