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Solar Energy for Your Home in Panama

You moved to Panama for the sunshine — then the first Naturgy bill arrived, in US dollars, at around $0.26 per kWh. Solaris Energy installs solar systems across the Azuero Peninsula for expat and local homeowners alike, with English-speaking service and every piece of paperwork handled for you.

The math is simple here

High electricity rates billed in USD, more than five peak sun-hours a day, and a national incentive law. Few places in the world make solar pay back this fast.

Panama's Sunniest Region

The Azuero Peninsula is Panama's dry arc: 5+ peak sun-hours every day, all year. Your panels produce strongly even in the green season, when most rain falls after a clear morning.

Cut a USD Bill by up to 95%

At ~$0.26/kWh from Naturgy/ENSA, air conditioning gets expensive fast — many homes pay $250–$600 a month. Solar with net metering typically wipes out up to 95% of that, and beats a noisy diesel generator on cost, silence and upkeep.

English-Speaking, Start to Finish

Quotes, contracts, engineering and support in English. We've built our service around international homeowners in Pedasí, Playa Venao and across the peninsula — no translation apps needed for a $15,000 decision.

Law 417 works for foreigners too

Panama's clean-energy law rewards the owner of the property or business — residents and non-resident owners alike. Your passport is irrelevant.

What you get under Law 417

  • Solar equipment enters Panama free of import duties and the 7% ITBMS sales tax — lowering the price for every buyer
  • The investment is deductible from Panamanian income tax (ISR) if you or your Panamanian corporation have Panama-source income
  • Benefits follow the property or business — they apply whether you live here full-time or own from abroad
  • Net metering credits for every surplus kilowatt-hour you send to the grid
  • Solaris prepares and files all the paperwork at no extra cost

The honest version: equipment exemptions help everyone; the income-tax deduction only has value if you actually pay income tax in Panama (rental income, a hotel, a local business). If you don't, you still win on system price, net metering and property value — and we'll tell you exactly where you stand before you spend a dollar.

Net metering in plain English

Panama's net metering program (medición neta) turns the grid into your battery. A bidirectional meter counts energy in both directions: your surplus flows out during the day, you draw back at night, and you're billed only on the difference. Overproduce in a month, and the credit rolls onto your next bill.

We size the system to your consumption, and we handle the entire interconnection process with the utility — application, inspection, meter swap. You sign, we file.

How much could you save?

Estimate your monthly savings from your roof size and current bill.

80
$350 /month
Estimated capacity
12 kWp
Monthly savings
$332
Savings over 25 years
$99,600
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Four steps, zero paperwork on your side

From first WhatsApp message to producing your own power.

01

Free Site Visit

We visit your property — or start with a satellite analysis of your roof — check shading, orientation and roof condition, and review your utility bills. Free, in English, no commitment.

02

Custom Design

Engineers design a system for your actual consumption, with a fixed quote in USD, realistic production numbers, and battery options if you want outage protection.

03

Installation in 1–3 Days

Certified crews, Tier 1 panels, premium inverters. Most homes are done in one to three days without disrupting your routine.

04

We Handle the Paperwork

Net metering interconnection, Law 417 filings, permits — all on us. Then: app monitoring, a 25-year panel warranty and local support on the peninsula.

Serving the Azuero Peninsula

Dedicated English pages for our most requested locations — plus the full guide.

Pedasí

Panama's favorite expat beach town, and one of its sunniest. See rates, savings and Law 417 details for Pedasí homes.

Solar panels in Pedasí →

Playa Venao

Solar for beach houses, surf lodges and hostels — including battery backup for life at the end of the grid.

Solar power in Playa Venao →

The Complete Guide

2026 costs in USD, payback math, Law 417 and net metering — everything in one place.

Azuero solar guide →

Questions expats ask us

Can foreigners benefit from Law 417?

Yes. Law 417's benefits apply to the property or business owner in Panama, regardless of nationality. Import-duty and ITBMS exemptions lower the equipment price for every buyer; the income tax deduction applies if you or your Panamanian corporation have Panama-source income. We'll explain exactly which benefits apply to your situation.

Do you speak English?

Yes — our team serves English-speaking clients across Azuero. Site visits, quotes, contracts and after-sales support are all available in English and Spanish.

How much does solar cost in Panama?

Typical residential systems (5–10 kWp) run $8,000–$18,000 installed, in USD. Commercial systems are quoted per project. With utility rates around $0.26/kWh, payback is usually 3–5 years.

Which areas do you serve?

We install across the Azuero Peninsula: Pedasí, Playa Venao, Las Tablas, Chitré, Tonosí, Cañas and surrounding communities in Los Santos and Herrera.

Do I need batteries, or is grid-tied enough?

Under net metering, a grid-tied system alone slashes your bill — the grid effectively stores your midday surplus. Batteries are worth adding if you want backup power during outages, which are more common toward the coast.

Get your free solar assessment — in English

Message us on WhatsApp with your location and a recent utility bill. We'll reply with a realistic savings estimate. No cost, no commitment.

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