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Learn about solar energy
Practical guides, formulas and tips to size, understand and amortise your installation.
Thermal insulation of PPR pipes: savings and efficiency
Learn how a cheap material can save you money by preventing thermal losses: the pipe insulation sleeve.
Insulating the roof: technical solutions and real savings
The roof can account for up to 30 per cent of a home’s heat loss. We compare different options for tackling this problem.
Charging your EV with photovoltaic vs. grid
A comparative analysis of charging your electric vehicle solely from the mains or via a solar power system. Discovering the real savings.
Using water as a bioclimatic strategy at home
Using condensate water in indoor fountains for passive climate control, humidity regulation and air quality. A bioclimatic success!
Discover how green facades reduce the outside temperature and electricity consumption in hot, sunny climates, and turn your home into something straight out of a film.
Discover how green façades reduce outdoor temperature and air-conditioning costs in warm climates like Murcia and Alicante.
Window replacement and roller-blind box insulation: technical solutions, prices and real savings
Efficiency analysis of windows and shutters in the Mediterranean: technical comparison and economic return.
Insulating a single-family home: SATE, insufflated or dry-lining
Save up to €450 a year on your electricity bill by insulating your home. We compare the different options using real data to help you make the best decision.
Climate control in Alicante and Murcia: why we waste money in summer and how to fix it
Find out where energy is being wasted in your home’s heating and cooling system, and when it really is worth replacing your equipment.
What is the best way to produce hot water in a home?
A comparison of the most commonly used technologies for domestic hot water; find out how to save energy and improve comfort.
How to turn a photovoltaic installation into a smart home
Discover how home automation syncs solar production with real consumption to save more, boost comfort and make the house safer.
The invisible hero of hot water: the thermostatic mixing valve
Find out why a thermostatic mixing valve improves your DHW system, saving water and energy in your installation.
A technical and financial comparison of an electric car versus a petrol car: real-world fuel consumption, maintenance, taxes and much more.
Technical and financial analysis of Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) of an electric car vs. a petrol one: real home-grid consumption, maintenance, taxes and Wallbox payback.
The myth of the "60% income-tax discount whit solar panels"
Let’s talk a little about energy-saving grants – ‘a tough nut to crack’ that many professionals in the sector find difficult to get to grips with.
How many solar panels does your home need? The step-by-step formula
Learn how to work out the size of your solar panel system based on your electricity bill, peak sunshine hours and a simple formula, using a real-life example from Murcia.
Solar batteries: how to pick the right capacity
Nominal vs. usable kWh, depth of discharge, lithium and the formula for calculating how much battery capacity you actually need.
Residential Energy Efficiency in the Levante
We help you understand, through figures, the strategies, actual costs and payback periods of the most important energy efficiency measures.