Electricity use
In 2025 the municipality used 4,411 MWh of electricity; only 1,893 MWh of it in homes.
SIMA, Instituto de Estadística y Cartografía de Andalucía: Benamargosa (Spanish) ↗ · checked November 2026
Benamargosa
Solar panels in Benamargosa
Mango farms, irrigation and homes in the river valley.
Solar panels · Benamargosa
Solar panels in Benamargosa
Benamargosa sits in the valley of the river of the same name, just over a hundred metres above sea level, and is one of the Axarquía's main mango-growing municipalities. You can see that farming focus in its energy use: more than half of the municipality's electricity is used not by homes but by farms and businesses, starting with irrigation. Four in ten foreign residents are British, with country houses dotted across the hills.
On farms we look at the pumps and irrigation timers so they run in the sunny hours. For homes and farm buildings we size the system from your consumption profile and consider whether a battery is worthwhile. If you have both a house and a farm, we work out whether one system or separate ones is better.
Our whole team speaks English, and Daniel Hill is a native speaker, so you can handle everything in English from the first call.
What is included
- Assessment of your bill and your roof
- A proposal with system size, equipment and assumptions explained
- Installation, Spanish paperwork and aftercare
- Local office in Vélez-Málaga
Rules and rebates
What to know in Benamargosa
For systems on farmland or farm buildings we check the procedure and rules with the town hall, and tell you about any grants that may fit your case.
Farming
In 2023 there were 260 hectares of irrigated mangoes, the main tree crop, and 128 of dry-farmed almonds.
SIMA, Instituto de Estadística y Cartografía de Andalucía: Benamargosa (Spanish) ↗ · checked November 2026
Population
In 2025 Benamargosa had 1,562 residents; 395 were foreign nationals, 41.3 % of them British.
SIMA, Instituto de Estadística y Cartografía de Andalucía: Benamargosa (Spanish) ↗ · checked November 2026
Step by step
How we work in Benamargosa
- 1AssessmentWe look at your usage and your property.
- 2ProposalA clear solution and quote, explained.
- 3InstallationInstallation and commissioning.
- 4PaperworkAll the permits and registrations that apply.
- 5AftercareWe are still here when you have questions.
Coverage
Where we work
Benamargosa and its municipality. We also work in Cútar, El Borge, Comares and Vélez-Málaga. More in solar water pumping for avocado and mango farms.
Near Benamargosa
FAQs: Benamargosa
Can I irrigate with solar without a battery?
Yes, if irrigation is scheduled during the day. The pump uses the panels' output directly.
Do you install on farm buildings?
Yes, on farm buildings, stores and farms as well as homes.
Do you speak English?
Yes, our whole team speaks English and Daniel Hill is a native speaker.
More information
No obligation
Get your assessment in Benamargosa
- We review your bill and your roof
- We explain the local rules and rebates in Benamargosa