Can I Install Solar Panels If I Live in a Flat?
Until recently, it seemed that solar energy was only for single-family homes. But in 2025, flats can benefit from self-consumption too. At Renovae Energy we explain how to do it, what the regulations say and what options you have if you live in a residents’ association.
Is it legal to install solar panels in a flat?
Yes, as long as certain requirements are met. Since 2020, Spanish regulations allow shared self-consumption between neighbours as well as individual installations in communal areas.
Options for those who live in a flat
- Individual self-consumption: If you have exclusive access to part of the roof (a penthouse or a private terrace), you can install your own panels.
- Shared self-consumption: A communal installation on the building’s roof that distributes the energy among the participating neighbours.
- Energy community: A broader collective project, where energy is shared among several users or nearby buildings.
What do you need to install panels in a flat?
- Approval from the residents’ association (for shared self-consumption or communal areas)
- Access to the roof or a suitable surface
- A tailored, legalised technical project
Is it worth it?
Yes, increasingly so. Although the saving per neighbour may be smaller than in a single-family home, the investment is also lower as it’s split between several users. And the return is still very attractive, especially with rising electricity prices.
Does Renovae Energy manage this type of project?
Absolutely. At Renovae Energy we design and install shared self-consumption systems for residents’ associations and collective projects. We help you with the paperwork, licences and the distribution of energy among users.
Do you live in a flat and are considering installing solar panels? Get in touch and we’ll study your case with no obligation.