Grants and subsidies for photovoltaic installations in tourism in the C. Valenciana (2026)
The transition to a sustainable and zero waste tourism model is no longer optional in the Valencian Community. In Energías Renovables HG we help you to take advantage of public aid and tax incentives to transform your business or property with photovoltaic solar energy.
Whether you manage a coastal hotel in Benidorm, a rural accommodation in the interior of Castellón, a restaurant in Valencia or you are an individual with a house for tourist use, this year you have a historical framework of financial aid to cover much of your solar installation.
Direct Subsidies for Tourism and Hospitality Businesses
They are aimed at businesses registered in the Tourism Registry (hotels, campsites, rural accommodations, restaurants, bars, theme parks, etc.). They are not deductions, but non-refundable money to pay for the installation.
Percentage of financing: They cover between 30% and 65% of the total cost of the project. The exact percentage depends on the size of the company (45% for large companies, 55% for medium-sized companies and 65% for small companies and SMEs).
Batteries: If the installation includes storage systems (batteries), a basic direct aid of 30% is added.
Financial limit: A maximum of €90,000 can be requested per project (under the de minimis aid scheme).
Key technical requirements (2026)
In order for a company to be approved for this grant, the technical project must guarantee two things:
Reduction of consumption: To reduce at least 30% of the facility’s non-renewable primary energy consumption.
Real self-consumption: Consume a minimum of 80% of the annual energy generated by the panels in the business itself.
Tax Benefits for Individuals (Tourist Use Housing)
If the person who installs the panels is a natural person who owns a property intended for tourist rental or a rural house, the aid is articulated through powerful tax advantages:
Personal income tax deduction: Up to 40% (and even 60% in cases of comprehensive rehabilitation) can be deducted in the income tax return, with maximum annual bases of up to €8,800.
IBI (Real Estate Tax) rebate: City councils apply discounts of up to 50% on the annual bill for a period that usually ranges from 3 to 5 years.
ICIO reduction: Discounts of up to 95% in the tax of the building permit from the city council to be able to install the panels.
Call and applications
Resolution of the application: Once submitted, the resolution will be issued within a maximum period of 6 months.
– Application deadline: until May 15, 2026, or until the available credit is exhausted.
– Form of presentation: Mandatorily electronically through the Electronic Headquarters of the Generalitat.
– Necessary documentation: Application form, technical report of the photovoltaic project signed by a competent technician or authorized installer, Energy Efficiency Certificate (EEC) of departure (prior to installation) and documentation established in article five of the call.
Deadlines and Important Developments in 2026
Application window: The main calls for applications for tourism enterprises are processed on a first-come, first-served basis and usually have a deadline of May 15, 2026 or until funds are exhausted.
Flexibility due to the DANA: In 2026, the regulations include important exceptions (such as not having to submit previous photographs of the roof condition and the option of requesting 100% advances) for those tourism businesses located in municipalities affected by the DANA, facilitating their rapid energy reconstruction.
Need help with grants?
In ENERGÍAS RENOVABLES HG we execute your photovoltaic project and we help you to process your subsidies so that you do not miss this opportunity.
Transform your hotel, rural accommodation or restaurant into a sustainable business and radically reduce your energy costs. Take advantage of the current funds from Turisme Comunitat Valenciana and IVACE to recover most of your investment. Our engineers and legal experts take care of everything: from the technical study of profitability to the installation and the bureaucratic justification of the aid.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which organizations manage tourism subsidies in the Valencian Community?
In 2026, the granting of this non-refundable aid falls mainly on Turisme Comunitat Valenciana ( for efficiency projects in hotels and hospitality) and IVACE (Valencian Institute for Business Competitiveness), responsible for promoting the green transition in the business fabric of Valencia, Alicante and Castellón.
Can my rural accommodation in Alicante or Castellón claim the same aid as a hotel in Valencia?
Yes, absolutely. The aids of the Generalitat Valenciana are regional in nature. The only indispensable requirement, regardless of the province in which you are located, is that your accommodation or hotel establishment is correctly registered in the Tourism Registry of the Valencian Community.
How does the regional personal income tax deduction for dwellings for tourist use work?
If you are an individual who operates a tourist property in the Valencian territory, the Valencian Tax Agency allows you to apply a direct deduction in the autonomous section of your income tax return. You can deduct up to 40% of the investment made in solar panels, with a maximum annual limit of 8,800 €, provided that the property is not linked to an economic activity as a company.
What happens if my tourism business in Valencia was affected by the DANA?
The Generalitat Valenciana has established extraordinary measures of administrative flexibility for 2026. If your hotel, campsite or restaurant is located in one of the municipalities officially affected by the DANA, you will be exempt from submitting certain prior technical documentation (such as photographs of the original state of the roofs) and you will be able to access faster advances to accelerate the energy reconstruction of your business.
Do Valencian city councils offer additional advantages?
Yes, apart from the aid from the Generalitat, the vast majority of municipalities in the Valencian Community (such as Valencia, Alicante, Castellón, Benidorm, Gandia and Elche) have municipal ordinances that grant up to 50% off the IBI bill and apply discounts of up to 95% on the ICIO (the building permit tax) for installing solar panels.
Is it mandatory to have installation companies in the region?
To ensure that the installation complies with the strict regulations of the Conselleria de Industria, it is highly recommended to have approved companies based in the region. At Energías Renovables HG we operate throughout the Valencian Community, ensuring that your project complies with all the requirements of IVACE and Turisme Comunitat Valenciana so that you do not lose your subsidy.