Solar panels in Cómpeta — high Axarquía with year-round sun
Cómpeta sits at 638 m altitude with 1,683 kWh/kWp/year verified PVGIS — comfortably above the European Mediterranean average. The British, German and Dutch communities here typically own villas with private roofs.
Spanish residents can claim the 20% IRPF deduction (RD-L 7/2026). Non-residents recoup investment via energy savings only — typical payback 6–8 years without subsidies. See our expat solar guide.
Useful resources for your decision
Before you decide, check our solar pricing guide for Málaga with verified 2026 ranges, the PVGIS production page for exact municipality data, and the subsidies and IRPF guide for Andalucía. Or jump straight to our solar savings calculator for a 30-second estimate.