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Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about our solar, aerothermics, and smart home technologies.

Our premium Tier-1 solar panels come with a 25-year manufacturer performance warranty, ensuring your investment generates clean energy for decades.
Unlike regular AC units, an aerothermal heat pump extracts up to 80% of its energy from the outside air. It provides cooling in summer, heating in winter, and hot water year-round with a COP (Coefficient of Performance) of up to 4.0 or 5.0, making it infinitely more efficient than traditional HVAC.
Not at all. Underfloor heating runs at much lower water temperatures (35°C - 40°C) compared to traditional radiators (70°C). When paired with an aerothermal system, it is currently the most energy-efficient heating method available on the market.
No. We design our smart home integrations to be completely intuitive. You will have a single app on your smartphone that allows you to easily monitor your solar production, adjust temperatures, and automate your home appliances with just a few taps.

Installation time varies depending on the complexity of the project, the characteristics of the home, and the chosen components. Below we detail the estimated timeframes and requirements for each of our services:

☀️ Solar Photovoltaic Energy

  • Estimated timeframe: Between 1 and 3 days.
  • What does it depend on? The exact time will vary depending on the type and pitch of the roof, the number of solar panels, and the location of the inverter. The complexity of running the wiring to the electrical panel, the installation of batteries (we usually try to place them in a loft or, failing that, in the garage), or the integration of an electric vehicle charger according to the client's needs also play a role.

🌡️ Aerothermal Energy

  • Estimated timeframe: Between 2 and 6 days.
  • What does it depend on? It is directly linked to the square meters of the home, the layout of the rooms, and the number of thermostats to configure. The location of the outdoor unit (for example, if it has to be placed on a hard-to-reach roof) and the connection with the internal machinery also influence the time.

♨️ Underfloor Heating

  • Estimated timeframe: From a few days in new builds up to 1 or 2 months in existing home renovations.
  • Important requirement: In order to carry out the work in an already built home, the client must completely empty the house before starting.
  • What does the process depend on?
    • New build: The process is much faster, as the nodulated plates (castellated panels), pipes, and mortar are installed directly on the clean structure.
    • Comprehensive renovation: The timeframe is extended (up to 1 or 2 months) because it is necessary to break up the current floor, remove the debris, level with a first layer of cement, place the pipes, and apply the top mortar layer.
    • Drying time: Keep in mind that the cement over the underfloor heating requires a mandatory drying and curing process of two or three days before the final flooring (usually ceramic) can be laid.

🤖 Smart Home & Domotics

  • Estimated time: varies depending on whether it is new construction or an existing home, the complexity of the installation, and the systems to integrate. It can be from a few days to a month.
  • How do we work? The time in the home is reduced because practically all the programming and initial configuration is done outside the client's home. The final deadline at your house will depend only on the complexity and size of the system to be integrated.
  • Maintenance and updates: We offer a periodic update service that is carried out remotely (online), so we do not have to travel to your home for routine maintenance. We only make in-person visits for very specific tasks, such as changing batteries for certain components or in case of major updates.
Our technician analyzes the data provided in the questionnaire to recommend the best technical solutions so you can start saving on your electricity bills with a plan specifically focused on your energy needs.
Actual savings depend on the technologies implemented and how they interact. Installing just solar panels is not the same as upgrading to a fully electrified, smart home.

Here is an estimate of the direct impact on your bill depending on the chosen solution:

  • Photovoltaic Solar Panels Only: Reduce the consumption part of your electric bill by 50% to 70% thanks to direct self-consumption during the day and surplus compensation (energy you produce but don't use is sold to the grid).
  • Aerothermics + Underfloor Heating (replacing gas or oil): Aerothermics is up to 4 times more efficient than a conventional boiler. Although it consumes electricity, overall spending on climate control and hot water drops by 40% to 60%.
  • Thermal Insulation (Windows, SATE, or blown-in): This is the "invisible" yet most important saving. Proper insulation reduces the home's energy demand by an extra 10% to 15%, preventing energy waste.
The multiplier effect of combining these installations can drastically reduce your electricity and energy bills, resulting in massive savings.
It is entirely possible to reduce your home's annual energy balance to zero. By combining generation (solar panels and batteries), efficiency (aerothermics and insulation), and control (home automation), the energy you sell to the grid during sunny months completely offsets the small consumption you might have in winter, achieving what we call a Net Zero Home.
Improving the efficiency of your home or business in Catalonia has never had so many aids.

For Individuals (Homes):
1. Income Tax Deductions:
  • 40% deduction (Up to €3,000): For aerothermics, solar panel installations, or combinations that reduce non-renewable energy consumption by 30% or achieve an A or B energy rating.
  • 20% deduction (Up to €1,000): For envelope improvements (facade insulation or window replacement) that reduce heating and cooling demand by 7%.
  • 60% deduction (Up to €9,000 in savings): For comprehensive refurbishments of an entire community building or a whole single-family home.
2. Municipal Aids
IBI Discount:
  • Reductions of between 20% and 50% of the annual property tax bill for a period of between 3 and 5 years.
  • ICIO Discount: Up to a 95% bonus on the construction or license tax.
3. Next Generation Funds (Extended until 2027)
The programs of the Housing Agency of Catalonia aimed at large refurbishments of buildings and single-family structures (Program 3) have extended their execution deadline until December 31, 2027.

For Businesses and Freelancers:
If you are a freelancer or have a company and make energy improvements to a property linked to your economic activity before the end of the year:
  • You can amortize 100% of the investment all at once in Corporate Tax or Income Tax.
  • It applies to photovoltaic installations, aerothermic systems, or electric vehicle charging points, with a limit of up to €500,000.
Essential requirement for all aids: All payments must be completely traceable through banking methods (card, transfer, or check). Cash payments invalidate any right to a subsidy or deduction.

At vull.cat, we offer energy certificates through our partners so you can request the aids on your income tax return.
Once the free preliminary assessment is complete, we will contact you to offer the solutions that best suit your situation. If you agree, we will arrange an on-site visit to verify and take more precise data to subsequently draft a tailored quote.

We charge €80 per branch (solar, aerothermal, underfloor heating, or insulation), so you only pay for the branches you are interested in.

Once you receive the quote for each branch from our partner installers, if you accept it, the €80 will be deducted from the final invoice.

To qualify for potential tax deductions and/or bonuses, you will need two energy certificates, one before the installations and another once the installations are completed.

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