Understand Solar Before You Buy

One-day workshops where homeowners learn what they need to know to make informed solar decisions. No sales pitches, no installer partnerships — just education.

System Sizing

Learn how installations are dimensioned and what kWp and kWh mean in real life

Read Proposals

Understand installer quotes and identify what matters versus what's marketing

Surplus Compensation

How the compensation system works and when the numbers make sense

Utility Procedures

Navigate the paperwork and requirements with your distribution company

Financial Reality

When solar makes financial sense and when it doesn't for your situation

Our Approach

Education Without Agenda

We teach homeowners how solar works so they can evaluate proposals independently. We don't sell panels, we don't have installer partnerships, and we don't earn commissions.

Independent Perspective

Our workshops provide technical education without sales objectives. We explain how solar installations work, what questions to ask installers, and how to evaluate whether a system makes sense for your home and usage patterns.

Participants learn to read proposals, understand the terminology, and identify the difference between necessary components and optional add-ons. We cover the financial calculations that determine payback periods and explain when solar is economically viable.

Practical Knowledge

The workshop focuses on actionable information. You'll learn how to calculate your actual energy needs, how panel orientation affects production, what inverter specifications mean, and how to navigate the administrative process with utility companies.

We discuss common installation scenarios, typical proposal structures, and the questions that reveal installer quality. The goal is to leave with the knowledge needed to make confident decisions about your solar project.

Meet The Team

Who Teaches These Workshops

Our instructors have backgrounds in energy systems and building engineering, with experience in both residential and commercial solar projects.

Solar energy instructor reviewing technical documentation

Carlos Mendoza

Energy Systems Engineer

Carlos has worked on solar installations across Spain for eight years, from residential rooftop systems to commercial ground-mounted arrays. He specializes in system design and energy production modeling.

Technical advisor explaining solar panel specifications

Elena Vega

Building Systems Specialist

Elena focuses on the integration of solar systems with existing building infrastructure. Her background includes electrical engineering and building energy performance analysis.

Energy consultant analyzing solar installation data

Miguel Torres

Energy Economics Consultant

Miguel handles the financial aspects of solar education, teaching participants how to evaluate proposals, understand payback calculations, and assess whether solar makes economic sense for their situation.

Workshop Content

What You'll Learn in One Day

The workshop covers the technical, financial, and administrative aspects of residential solar installations.

Core Topics Covered

Energy Analysis How to analyze your electricity consumption patterns, calculate your actual energy needs, and determine appropriate system size based on usage rather than maximum roof capacity.
System Components Understanding panels, inverters, mounting systems, and monitoring equipment. What specifications matter, what's marketing, and how component quality affects long-term performance.
Proposal Evaluation How to read installer quotes, compare proposals on equal terms, identify included versus optional items, and understand warranty terms and maintenance requirements.
Financial Calculations Payback period calculations, understanding surplus compensation, how electricity rates affect returns, and identifying when solar makes financial sense versus when it doesn't.
Administrative Process Required documentation for utility companies, connection procedures, compensation registration, and navigating the bureaucratic requirements of grid-connected solar.
Installer Selection Questions to ask potential installers, how to evaluate installer quality and experience, understanding installation timelines, and recognizing red flags in proposals.

Two Approaches to Solar Information

Understanding the difference between education and sales helps you evaluate where you're getting information.

Educational Approach

Explains how systems work and what factors affect performance
Discusses both advantages and limitations of solar installations
Teaches you to calculate whether solar makes sense for your situation
Provides knowledge so you can evaluate installers independently
Focuses on helping you make informed decisions

Sales Approach

Emphasizes benefits while minimizing potential drawbacks
Presents optimistic production estimates and payback periods
Guides you toward signing a contract with their company
May include urgency or limited-time incentives
Primary goal is completing a sale