If your residence or community property is equipped with photovoltaic solar panels, you’re eligible for a substantial deduction on your Personal Income Tax (IRPF). This can range from 20% to 60% of your total investment towards making your home or building more energy-efficient.
Eligibility Criteria: The IRPF deduction for solar panel installations is available to all Spanish residents who have embarked on solar projects before December 31, 2024. A key requirement is proving, via an Energy Efficiency Certificate, that your installation has reduced the heating and cooling demand of your dwelling by at least 7%.
How to Claim Your Deduction: This beneficial deduction can be claimed directly through your annual income tax return. The process is streamlined and accessible, emphasizing the Spanish government’s commitment to fostering renewable energy usage among its citizens.
Deduction Scenarios
20% Deductions: This deduction is applicable for installations that result in a reduction of heating and cooling demands by at least 7%. It’s targeted at primary residences or properties owned and potentially rented out before December 31, 2024.
Example: For an installation costing €8,000, since the maximum base for the 20% deduction is €5,000, the deduction would apply to €5,000, not the full €8,000, equating to a €1,000 reduction. The excess €3,000 cannot be deducted.
40% Deductions: A 40% deduction is available for those who install photovoltaic solar panels and meet specific energy efficiency improvements. The installations must be completed by December 31, 2024, and result in at least a 30% reduction in heating and cooling demand or an upgrade to an “A” or “B” energy rating. The maximum deduction in this scenario is €7,500.
Example: If your installation costs €10,000 and it meets the criteria for a 40% deduction, the deduction would be based on the maximum base of €7,500, resulting in a €3,000 tax reduction.
60% Deductions: The 60% deduction benefits individuals with residential buildings undergoing comprehensive energy efficiency improvements affecting the entire structure. Similar to case 2, the criteria involve completing the works before December 31, 2024, and achieving significant energy efficiency improvements. This category also considers parking spaces or storage units associated with the dwelling, with an annual maximum deduction of €5,000. If the deduction amount exceeds this limit, you can spread the remaining balance over the next four years, up to a total of €15,000.
Example: Consider a solar installation costs €14,000 and you are aiming for the 60% IRPF tax reduction, here’s how the deduction would work across the years 2024, 2025, and 2026 based on your provided income tax liabilities.
There are annual caps on how much can be deducted each year, and the deduction can be spread out over multiple years if the deduction exceeds the yearly limit.
2024 Deduction:
2025 Deduction:
2026 Deduction: