Before investing in solar, get clear answers.

They can be an excellent option when your daytime electricity use and utility bill justify the investment. Actual savings depend on your tariff, consumption history, available area, shading, orientation, and system size. Innova Solar sizes each project from real usage data rather than a generic panel count.

It is not determined only by the size of the home or business. We review historical consumption, utility tariff, available space, shading, orientation, and your project goals. For an initial assessment, recent CFE bills are very useful; ideally, we review the last 12 months.

Savings depend on the consumption profile and the system installed. A properly sized system can significantly reduce the electricity purchased from the grid, but we do not promise a fixed percentage without first reviewing your bill, tariff, and site conditions.

Yes. Photovoltaic modules still produce electricity from available solar radiation on cloudy days, although output is usually lower than under clear skies. System design considers expected performance throughout the year.

With a grid-connected system, you keep an electricity supply contract and an associated meter. Electricity consumed from the grid and electricity exported by the solar system are accounted for under the applicable compensation arrangement. Each bill depends on your consumption, generation, and tariff.

Net Metering is one of the compensation arrangements described by CFE for distributed generation: electricity imported from the grid and electricity exported by your system are offset in billing under the applicable rules. CFE also lists Net Billing and Total Energy Sale for generating systems below 0.5 MW.

Yes, when the solar system is connected to the distribution grid. For generating systems below 0.5 MW, CFE lists documents such as the interconnection application, location sketch, single-line diagram, equipment data sheets, inverter certificate, and, when applicable, the latest electricity bill.

CFE informational material states that the contracting procedure itself is free. If a specific evaluation of the distribution network is required, that evaluation or related network work may create costs for the applicant.

Not necessarily. A conventional grid-tied system will generally shut down during a grid outage for safety. Backup operation requires a system designed for islanded operation, typically using a hybrid inverter, batteries, and proper management or separation of critical loads.

No. If the main goal is to reduce grid consumption, a grid-tied solar system can operate without batteries. Batteries are useful when you need outage backup, greater autonomy, off-grid operation, or a specific energy-management strategy.

Battery storage is sized by both energy and power. We first identify the loads that must remain on —such as refrigeration, lighting, internet, pumps, or critical equipment—, their consumption, and the hours of backup required. Backing up essential loads is often more efficient than trying to support every circuit.

Yes. Projects that require high continuity can combine solar generation, battery storage, the utility grid, and a generator. The correct architecture depends on the loads, selected equipment, and desired backup strategy.

Yes. An off-grid system can power remote properties without relying on a CFE connection. Design must account for daily energy use, startup surges, autonomy days, battery capacity, solar generation, and, when appropriate, an additional backup source.

No. In an off-grid system, all energy must be produced, stored, and managed locally, so battery, inverter, and solar-array sizing are especially important. In a grid-connected system, the utility can supplement solar production when needed.

Yes. Solar pumping can be very useful for ranches, agriculture, and remote sites. Proper sizing requires the desired flow rate, well depth or dynamic water level, total pumping head, distance, pipe diameter, and operating schedule.

It can be especially attractive when a business has meaningful electricity use during daylight hours. We evaluate the tariff, demand, operating schedule, consumption history, and expected growth before recommending a system.

Mexico’s Income Tax Law provides a maximum 100% deduction for machinery and equipment used to generate energy from renewable sources, subject to statutory requirements including operating-period conditions. The specific tax treatment depends on your situation, so it should be confirmed with your accountant.

Maintenance commonly includes inspections, monitoring, and cleaning when dirt is affecting production. In Baja California Sur, dust, salt exposure, and local site conditions make periodic checks of modules, mounting, wiring, protections, and inverters advisable.

The mounting structure and anchoring method should be designed for site conditions and applicable standards. No installation should be marketed as simply “hurricane-proof”; a sound project begins with structural considerations, appropriate components, and professional installation.

To get started, send us a recent CFE bill and the project location. If you need backup power, tell us which devices must remain on during an outage. For ranch or solar-pumping projects, share available load or hydraulic data. That is enough for an initial assessment and next-step recommendation.