Background
The client found Xcel Energía while searching for a reliable solar installer in the Rojales area. The property is in the Ciudad Quesada neighbourhood of Rojales municipality. After discussing their goals, Martin Hill arranged an on-site visit to assess roof suitability, orientation and expected generation.
Their monthly bill typically reached €100–€140, and the homeowner wanted to reduce monthly bills and eliminate energy costs for part of the year. During the site visit Martin recommended an angled roof section for the installation that had the best orientation towards the south. While other parts of the roof could have been used, these wouldn’t have generated sufficient solar power to be worth it.
Equipment Installed
- 8 × Livoltek 615W solar panels
- 1 × 5kW Livoltek non-hybrid inverter
- Mounting system for pitched roof installation
- AC/DC protection and wiring
- Monitoring and production reporting
Installation
The panels were installed on a south-facing section of pitched roof on a townhouse-style property in Ciudad Quesada. Panel layout was designed for clean alignment and airflow, helping maintain strong production throughout the day. Cables were routed discreetly to preserve aesthetics from street level.
As with all Xcel Energía solar installations, we carefully planned cable routing and system layout to maintain a clean aesthetic while maximising energy yield throughout the day.
Results
Before installation, electricity usage cost the homeowner €100–€140 per month. With the new 8-panel system in place, summer output now covers most of the property’s demand – fully eliminating bills through early and late summer, and reducing reliance on the grid during the rest of the year. This provides a strong return on investment, offering long-term savings and increased independence from rising energy prices.
The system is projected to reach break-even within 3–4 years.