Self-consumption with virtual solar panels

Photovoltaic solar energy and mini wind energy are two good options for optimising energy consumption in our home. In addition to their many advantages, such as energy independence, savings and efficiency, they are emission-free, unlimited and environmentally friendly alternatives.

Nowadays, there are many homes and neighbourhood associations that have already installed this type of resource, especially solar panels. The climatic and geographical conditions of Spain mean that solar energy has enormous potential. To this we should add the versatility and ease of installation of solar panels, which as a result of innovation are becoming easier to install, more efficient and more economical.

However, from the requirements it can be seen that to be able to install solar panels, there are a series of technical conditions that need to be met by both the building and the community of owners. Failure to comply results in the corresponding permits not being granted.

So what can you do if you would like to commit to sustainable energy? The solution is virtual solar panels.

What are virtual solar panels?

It is a system that assigns an installation to a consumer, but this installation is not physically located in their building, but will be in a solar power station anywhere in Spain. The energy generated by this panel is injected into the grid and is associated with the energy used by the consumer.

How does the virtual solar panel system work?

The companies that provide this type of service have their own solar power stations which are generally located in areas that are particularly suitable for this purpose, such as in territories with a particularly strong solar impact. These are industrial installations that benefit from economies of scale, which make the infrastructure cheaper and optimise electricity generation.

The energy produced in these solar power stations is injected into the electricity grid and the consumer uses the electricity that is generated by this clean energy, so when it is consumed it corresponds to the energy produced by the remote installation in question.

If what you consume exceeds the generation of your remote installation, then the energy can be supplied from renewable sources which also inject the energy they generate into the grid.

For a home with average energy consumption it is usual to contract between 3 and 5 panels.

Advantages of the virtual solar panel system

There are many advantages with this system, as it offers all the benefits of solar panels without the outlay and hassle of physical installation in the home.

• You will not need to manage the installation of the panels in your home: There are very specific requirements for the installation of photovoltaic panels, both with regard to viability depending on the characteristics of the building and consensus between the community of owners. To overcome these obstacles and generate your own renewable energy, virtual solar panels are a simple and problem-free option.
• It is a very simple process: It is an easy, quick process to contract this type of service, unlike the procedures involved in installing solar panels on buildings. All it takes is a simple telephone call or just a couple of clicks.
• This means significant savings compared to the outlays involved in installation and maintenance: Before the investment in a photovoltaic installation in a community is paid off, there may well be extra payment for increases in quotas, spills and interest. The virtual solar panel solution enables you to save the initial investment and enjoy green energy right from the beginning. The maintenance of solar panels also involves extra costs for communities of owners, but these will not need to be paid for if you contract the services of a virtual solar panel company.
• You will not have to depend on the climate or where your home is located: If you live in a part of the country with fewer hours of daylight or cloudier weather, you will not need to worry about generation because your panels are located in another, more suitable area where they will produce the maximum energy and get the maximum performance.
• You will be able to contract the panels you need in accordance with your consumption: If the solar panels you could install on your roof would not generate enough energy to meet the demand for your home, the solution is virtual solar panels. The possibility of contracting the number of panels you need in accordance with your consumption is an additional advantage.
• If you have a second home, you can also link consumption there to your virtual solar panels: You will not need to contract more panels: If you move house your consumption will also change, but your solar panels will continue to provide you with the same service.
• This service is also available for companies: It represents an easy, versatile solution to be able to commit to the environment and at the same time, save on your bills.

There are no excuses for not switching to solar: Innovation enables us to benefit from solar panels that are located far away from our home in a simple way.

But if your situation allows you to install solar panels in your home and not depend on external factors, Endesa offers you the solutions and all the information you need for your own solar self-consumption installation.