A solar panel or photovoltaic panel is a device that transforms energy from the sun into electrical energy. This is done through a natural phenomenon called the “photoelectric effect.”

This effect occurs when sunlight is captured by the photovoltaic cells that make up the panel. These cells are made of a material that absorbs photons of light and emits electrons. When these free electrons are captured, the result is an electric current that can be used as electricity.”

The NetBilling law regulates the right to generate our own electricity , consume it ourselves and inject the surplus energy into the distribution network. These surpluses can be sold at a regulated price, depending on the type of electricity connection contract, and in this way the charges on your bill at the end of the month are offset.

One of the advantages of the NetBilling law is that it allows users to generate savings for their homes or industries, encouraging local renewable and pollution-free energy projects.

The answer is YES . Solar panels are capable of generating electricity even on cloudy days or with low solar exposure. Although the north of Chile has the highest solar radiation, solar projects in the south have become increasingly popular due to the gradual drop in prices for solar panels and their equipment over the years. In fact, countries such as Germany, one of the world leaders in solar energy, have an annual solar radiation very similar to that obtained in Osorno. This shows the great solar potential that exists throughout the country, and not only in the desert.

Savings will depend on the consumption of each client and the size of the installed plant. The latter generally depends on the available space and the willingness of the consumer to invest in a plant or to sign a contract for the supply of energy, in the case of investment by a third party (PPA, from the English "Power Purchase Agreement"). These variables determine what percentage of the energy consumed can be delivered by the solar plant. If the conditions are met, savings of more than 100% of the energy consumed can be achieved, considering the amortization of the investment in the plant in a period of 2 to 6 years . In this sense, the Netbilling law, which regulates the valorization of the energy injected into the network, allows all the energy generated by the plant to be used, either by direct self-consumption or by injection into the network, without the need for a match between the profile and seasonality of the client's consumption, and the normal behavior of a photovoltaic plant.

The main objective of maintenance is to ensure the correct performance of our solar plant and that it manages to generate the expected energy. In addition, it allows us to be prepared to avoid damage from wind, tremors or any setback.