Electricity tariff switching in Mallorca: when changing provider is worth it

Intro

Switching electricity tariffs in Mallorca can be worthwhile, but not every provider switch is automatically better. Especially for properties with photovoltaics, the electricity tariff should match the consumption, feed-in, and potencia. Otherwise, although the system produces electricity, the bill doesn't decrease as much as expected.

Sunglow Energy therefore supports owners not only with solar systems, but also in analyzing the electricity bill and the tariff structure.

Why the tariff is so important with PV

Photovoltaics change the consumption profile. Part of the electricity comes from your own roof during the day, while another part still comes from the grid. Depending on the contract, surpluses can be compensated or otherwise marketed.

The tariff influences:

• what grid power costs

• how surplus is valued

• what basic costs are incurred

• whether the potencia is chosen correctly

• whether the first bill looks correct after activation

That is why the tariff should not be considered in isolation.

What does Potencia mean?

The potencia is the contractually agreed capacity. It influences a portion of the electricity costs. If it is too high, owners may pay unnecessary fixed costs. If it is too low, it can lead to limitations.

Whether an adjustment makes sense depends on consumption, appliances, peak loads, and the PV system. Calculations should be done carefully, especially with air conditioning, pool pumps, heat pumps, or electric cars.

Provider switch or tariff optimization?

Sometimes a provider switch is sensible. Sometimes a tariff change or a potencia adjustment is sufficient. The decisive factor is what is written in the specific contract and how the property uses electricity.

For existing PV systems, it is particularly worth looking at:

• feed-in tariff

• virtual battery or other tariff models

• basic price and energy price

• term and contract conditions

• billing after activation

When the PV system is running, but the bill doesn't decrease

Many owners already have a solar system but are unsure if it is being billed correctly. Frequent causes are incorrect tariff selection, non-activated feed-in, unsuitable potencia, or lack of control of the first bill.

Sunglow Energy reviews the system and electricity bill together to make lost savings visible.

Conclusion

Switching electricity tariffs in Mallorca is worthwhile if it matches the property and the PV system. Anyone who considers solar, potencia, feed-in, and the tariff together makes better decisions than with a pure price comparison.