Solar export prices in Spain today
Check the hourly solar export compensation price updated in real-time. Discover what suppliers pay for the energy you feed back into the grid and compare if your tariff remains competitive.
In brief
- ✓Solar export prices in Spain change hourly under the regulated PVPC mechanism.
- ✓Sunny hours (11am to 4pm) usually see the lowest export rates due to peak nationwide generation.
- ✓Choosing the right solar tariff with a virtual battery or fixed export rate can save you hundreds of euros annually.
Heatmap: Profitable hours vs. Solar peak
Easily visualize when your exports are paid the highest rates.
How solar export compensation works
When your solar panels generate more electricity than you consume, the excess energy is exported. Your supplier pays you a financial credit that reduces your bill.
Instant self-consumption: You first consume the energy your panels generate in real-time. This saves you paying the full import price.
Grid export: Any excess energy is injected into the public grid and recorded by your smart meter.
Simplified compensation: On your monthly bill, the exported energy is valued at a set price per kWh (€/kWh) and deducted from your energy consumption charge.
The compensation limit: By Spanish law, standard export credits can only reduce your energy consumption term to zero. You cannot accumulate cash credits forever unless you use a Virtual Battery.
Simplified compensation flow
Solar Generation
Your solar panels produce clean electricity during daylight hours.
Direct Consumption
You first consume your own energy in real-time, saving on import costs.
Surplus Grid Injection
Any excess energy not used in your home is sent to the grid.
Bill Credit Deduction
Your supplier values the exported energy and deducts it from your consumption charge.
What happens when prices go negative?
During sunny days, Spain sometimes produces more solar electricity than it needs. When this happens, wholesale prices fall to zero or even become negative.
However, negative wholesale prices **do not automatically mean** customers owe money. It depends entirely on your solar tariff conditions:
Regulated PVPC Export prices follow e·sios directly. If the export price is negative, you receive 0 €/kWh for those hours, but you are not charged to export.
Indexed Free Market Follow the daily wholesale export rates. Some suppliers may charge you or subtract credits if prices go negative, so checking the contract terms is vital.
Fixed Export Tariffs Suppliers like Octopus Energy offer a fixed export rate (e.g., 0.08 €/kWh) ensuring stable returns regardless of wholesale price drops.
How much do I get paid for solar exports in Spain?
Solar export rates in Spain typically range from 0.04 €/kWh up to 0.11 €/kWh depending heavily on your supplier and the type of tariff.
Under the regulated PVPC market, you are paid the real-time hourly wholesale market price (minus some minor system costs). This price can fall to zero during peak sunny hours. However, in the free market, many suppliers offer fixed export rates or plans linked to a Virtual Battery where your excess power builds up a monetary balance to offset other bills.
Are solar panels worth it in Spain?
Yes, absolutely. With over 3,000 hours of sunshine annually across most of the country, solar panels in Spain typically pay for themselves in just 4 to 7 years.
When paired with a modern solar tariff and a virtual battery, solar panels remain one of the best home investments available in Spain, often reducing electricity bills to nearly zero during spring, summer, and early autumn.
Which companies pay the most for solar exports?
Real-time comparison of solar tariffs and compensation terms.
Real-world savings example
Let's review a real-world case study for a typical household in Malaga with a standard solar setup:
| Supplier / Tariff | Annual export revenue | Annual import bill | Net Annual Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supplier A (Low Fixed Export Rate) | +252 € | 540 € | 288 € |
| Supplier B (PVPC Indexed Export Rate) | +243 € | 490 € | 247 € |
| Supplier C (weSwitch Virtual Battery Plan)Best | +441 € | 441 € | 0 € |
* As shown, optimizing your solar tariff with a virtual battery can lead to over €350 in additional annual savings compared to standard low-fixed plans.
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How much do they pay for solar exports in Spain?
Solar export rates in Spain typically range from €0.05/kWh to €0.11/kWh depending on the supplier. Under the regulated market (PVPC), the rate is calculated hourly based on the wholesale market (e·sios), whereas the free market offers fixed export rates or indexed plans with virtual batteries.
What is simplified solar compensation?
Simplified compensation (compensación simplificada) is a regulated mechanism in Spain allowing solar owners to offset the value of the energy they export to the grid directly against the cost of the electricity they import on their monthly bill, helping speed up solar investment payback.
Can I make money by selling electricity in Spain?
Yes, you can offset your bill to €0 or build credit using a Virtual Battery (Batería Virtual). Standard simplified compensation cannot result in a net payment to you, but virtual batteries let you save surplus value in euros to offset future bills or apply to a second property.
What happens if export prices go negative?
If the wholesale price becomes negative, regulated PVPC export prices drop to €0/kWh, meaning you export without credit. Free market indexed plans may charge you for export depending on the contract, while fixed export tariffs continue to pay you the agreed rate.
Can I be charged for exporting solar energy?
No, residential solar owners under simplified compensation are not charged for exporting surplus energy to the grid in Spain. While wholesale market participants face grid costs, these fees do not apply to domestic installations.
What is the solar export price today?
The export price today varies hour-by-hour following the official e·sios market rates. You can see the exact hourly prices and averages in real-time in our interactive charts at the top of this page.
How does REE calculate the export price?
Red Eléctrica de España (REE) calculates the PVPC export price hourly using the day-ahead wholesale market prices (OMIE), adjusted for system balancing costs, grid toll coefficients, and losses set by the CNMC. Prices are published every evening for the next day.
Which supplier pays the most for exports?
The best supplier depends on your consumption profile and system size. Octopus Energy is well-known for competitive fixed export rates and its Virtual Wallet, while indexed suppliers are advantageous if you have a battery to shift exports to peak hours.
How does a battery affect export revenue?
A home battery stores solar surplus to use during the night, reducing the need to buy expensive grid electricity. This delivers much higher real savings than exporting, because importing grid power is always more expensive than the export compensation rate.
Is a fixed export rate better than an indexed one?
A fixed export rate is better if you prefer stable bills and protection from midday price drops when nationwide solar production peaks. An indexed rate can be more profitable if you have a battery to export selectively when prices are higher.